2022 GBP to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9182 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.6526 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7802 AUD

2022 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1.9182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 1.6526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2656 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8899 to the December average rate of 1.8031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.9182 was up 0.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9106, 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 9,591 AUD

2021 Average 9,161 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 8,263 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,328.00 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.9095

1.6743

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 1.8067, compared to 1.7536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8067

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0944 AUD (High: 1.8368 / Low: 1.7424). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0431 AUD (High: 1.7796 / Low: 1.7366).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0944

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.8899) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7681), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1218 (+6.89%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.8899

2021 Avg (January) 1.7681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9182	1.8606	1.8899
February	1.9151	1.8490	1.8898
March	1.8368	1.7424	1.7831
April	1.7792	1.7240	1.7583
May	1.7796	1.7366	1.7653
June	1.7762	1.7313	1.7536
July	1.7760	1.7329	1.7499
August	1.7624	1.6970	1.7214
September	1.7425	1.6526	1.6939
October	1.8114	1.7329	1.7761
November	1.7980	1.7549	1.7774
December	1.8224	1.7778	1.8031