2021 GBP to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9106 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.7431 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8319 AUD

2021 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 1.9106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.7431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1675 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7681 to the December average rate of 1.8604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.9106 was down 6.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0459, 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 9,553 AUD

2020 Average 9,313 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 8,715 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 837.72 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.9018

1.7560

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 1.8004, compared to 1.8634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8004

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0577 AUD (High: 1.8732 / Low: 1.8155). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 AUD (High: 1.8480 / Low: 1.8252).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0577

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 1.8896) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0658 (+3.61%).

2021 Avg (August) 1.8896

2020 Avg (August) 1.8238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7975	1.7431	1.7681
February	1.8079	1.7737	1.7886
March	1.8153	1.7834	1.7986
April	1.8172	1.7783	1.7977
May	1.8401	1.7826	1.8142
June	1.8480	1.8252	1.8350
July	1.8929	1.8356	1.8607
August	1.9106	1.8793	1.8896
September	1.8923	1.8586	1.8774
October	1.8698	1.8201	1.8489
November	1.8732	1.8155	1.8435
December	1.8912	1.8428	1.8604