2018 GBP to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8695 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.7172 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7865 AUD

2018 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 1.8695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.7172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1523 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7371 to the December average rate of 1.7698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8695 was up 4.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7951, 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 9,347 AUD

2017 Average 8,405 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 8,586 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 761.48 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8428

1.7275

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 1.7847, compared to 1.7883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7847

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0817 AUD (High: 1.8443 / Low: 1.7626). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 AUD (High: 1.7929 / Low: 1.7677).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0817

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0536 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.8332) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1387 (+8.18%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.8332

2017 Avg (October) 1.6945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7664	1.7172	1.7371
February	1.7894	1.7625	1.7756
March	1.8443	1.7626	1.8013
April	1.8445	1.8178	1.8309
May	1.8199	1.7548	1.7886
June	1.7956	1.7403	1.7745
July	1.7929	1.7677	1.7790
August	1.8024	1.7340	1.7565
September	1.8400	1.7853	1.8118
October	1.8695	1.7903	1.8332
November	1.8106	1.7444	1.7796
December	1.8098	1.7292	1.7698