2019 GBP to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9453 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.7685 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8367 AUD

2019 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1.9453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 1.7685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1769 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8035 to the December average rate of 1.9035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.9453 was up 4.06% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8695, 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 9,727 AUD

2018 Average 8,932 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 8,842 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 884.28 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.9152

1.7748

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 1.8317, compared to 1.8417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8317

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0816 AUD (High: 1.8975 / Low: 1.8158). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 AUD (High: 1.8382 / Low: 1.8074).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0816

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0380 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.9035) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1337 (+7.56%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.9035

2018 Avg (December) 1.7698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8498	1.7747	1.8035
February	1.8677	1.7890	1.8203
March	1.8772	1.8308	1.8594
April	1.8600	1.8158	1.8311
May	1.8858	1.8207	1.8513
June	1.8382	1.8074	1.8245
July	1.8154	1.7685	1.7865
August	1.8280	1.7734	1.7957
September	1.8440	1.7878	1.8154
October	1.8975	1.8158	1.8621
November	1.9124	1.8585	1.8870
December	1.9453	1.8683	1.9035