2017 GBP to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7951 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.5939 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6808 AUD

2017 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.7951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1.5939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2013 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6562 to the December average rate of 1.7521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7951 was down 14.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0905, 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 8,976 AUD

2016 Average 9,124 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 7,969 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,006.25 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7654

1.6059

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 1.6688, compared to 1.6928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6688

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1064 AUD (High: 1.7118 / Low: 1.6054). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0442 AUD (High: 1.6627 / Low: 1.6184).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1064

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0441 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.7521) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0510 (+3.00%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.7521

2016 Avg (December) 1.7011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7118	1.6054	1.6562
February	1.6696	1.6147	1.6276
March	1.6464	1.5939	1.6192
April	1.7296	1.6425	1.6766
May	1.7638	1.7124	1.7385
June	1.7460	1.6674	1.6944
July	1.7110	1.6315	1.6674
August	1.6627	1.6184	1.6368
September	1.7124	1.6243	1.6711
October	1.7351	1.6698	1.6945
November	1.7890	1.6921	1.7346
December	1.7951	1.7242	1.7521