YEARLY HIGH
8.8659 DKK
YEARLY LOW
8.2143 DKK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6498 DKK

2021 GBP to DKK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GBP to DKK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 8.8659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 8.2143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6516 DKK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3390 to the December average rate of 8.7543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.8659 was down 1.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.9996, 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 44,329 DKK
2020 Average 41,932 DKK
Yearly Trough Low 41,071 DKK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,257.99 DKK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.8232
8.2950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to DKK 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 8.5686, compared to 8.7309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.2297 DKK (High: 8.7580 / Low: 8.5283). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0895 DKK (High: 8.7061 / Low: 8.6166).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2297
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0895

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0601 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 8.7543) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.2205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5338 (+6.49%).

2021 Avg (December) 8.7543
2020 Avg (December) 8.2205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4213 8.2143 8.3390
February 8.6459 8.4283 8.5311
March 8.7439 8.5865 8.6626
April 8.7580 8.5283 8.6025
May 8.6626 8.5442 8.6181
June 8.7061 8.6166 8.6585
July 8.7348 8.6076 8.6877
August 8.7823 8.6594 8.7164
September 8.7202 8.6068 8.6811
October 8.8307 8.6885 8.7792
November 8.8631 8.6743 8.7667
December 8.8659 8.6584 8.7543