YEARLY HIGH
296.5912 DJF
YEARLY LOW
273.1358 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
285.1205 DJF

2011 GBP to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 296.5912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 273.1358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4554 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 280.3194 to the December average rate of 277.9622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 296.5912 was up 2.03% compared to the 2010 peak of 290.6807, 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 1,482,956 DJF
2010 Average 1,373,566 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,365,679 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,276.93 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

292.3142
276.6574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to DJF 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 287.2789, compared to 282.9621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 287.2789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 282.9621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 15.1252 DJF (High: 288.2610 / Low: 273.1358). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3818 DJF (High: 288.6871 / Low: 284.3054).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.1252
February Spread (Stable) ±4.3818

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 9.9253 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 291.0095) against the same month in 2010 (average: 272.4991), the exchange rate shifted by +18.5103 (+6.79%).

2011 Avg (April) 291.0095
2010 Avg (April) 272.4991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 284.3190 275.1900 280.3194
February 288.6871 284.3054 286.5831
March 291.1140 283.9928 287.0730
April 296.5912 285.6938 291.0095
May 296.5556 286.3443 290.5701
June 292.0526 283.8862 288.1186
July 291.5256 282.4461 287.0084
August 293.9208 287.6205 290.7240
September 288.2610 273.1358 280.7987
October 286.4610 273.3627 280.2963
November 285.4396 274.5489 280.9831
December 280.3718 275.2045 277.9622