2016 GBP to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0905 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.5905 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8254 AUD

2016 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.0905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 1.5905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5000 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0523 to the December average rate of 1.7011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0905 was down 5.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2052, 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 10,453 AUD

2015 Average 10,180 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 7,953 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,500.13 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0953

1.5787

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 1.9549, compared to 1.6959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9549

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2101 AUD (High: 1.9954 / Low: 1.7853). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 AUD (High: 1.7139 / Low: 1.6865).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2101

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1720 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.0523) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8799), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1723 (+9.17%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.0523

2015 Avg (January) 1.8799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0905	2.0107	2.0523
February	2.0522	1.9306	2.0071
March	1.9448	1.8658	1.8990
April	1.9208	1.8388	1.8672
May	2.0442	1.9130	1.9860
June	1.9954	1.7853	1.9178
July	1.7791	1.7104	1.7457
August	1.7557	1.6779	1.7177
September	1.7736	1.6937	1.7335
October	1.6939	1.5905	1.6218
November	1.6943	1.5971	1.6557
December	1.7139	1.6865	1.7011