YEARLY HIGH
2.2052 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.8386 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0357 AUD

2015 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 2.2052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.8386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3666 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8799 to the December average rate of 2.0684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.2052 was up 14.87% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.9198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,026 AUD
2014 Average 9,136 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 9,193 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,832.98 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.2032
1.8506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to AUD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.9499, compared to 2.1215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.1169 AUD (High: 2.2052 / Low: 2.0884). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0516 AUD (High: 2.2029 / Low: 2.1512).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1169
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0516

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0560 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 2.1341) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.7935), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3405 (+18.99%).

2015 Avg (August) 2.1341
2014 Avg (August) 1.7935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9401 1.8386 1.8799
February 1.9897 1.9283 1.9670
March 1.9794 1.8856 1.9366
April 1.9596 1.9046 1.9332
May 2.0007 1.9121 1.9613
June 2.0603 1.9717 2.0215
July 2.1395 2.0425 2.1004
August 2.2052 2.0884 2.1341
September 2.2029 2.1512 2.1738
October 2.1631 2.0852 2.1280
November 2.1665 2.0772 2.1244
December 2.1164 2.0246 2.0684