YEARLY HIGH
1.2025 EUR
YEARLY LOW
1.1058 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1527 EUR

2011 GBP to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.2025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 1.1058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0967 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1797 to the December average rate of 1.1852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2025 was down 2.69% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2357, 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 6,012 EUR
2010 Average 5,830 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 5,529 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 483.46 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1910
1.1209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to EUR 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 1.1522, compared to 1.1531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was March, with a trading range of 0.0482 EUR (High: 1.1800 / Low: 1.1319). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 EUR (High: 1.1747 / Low: 1.1574).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0482
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.1797) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0467 (+4.13%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.1797
2010 Avg (January) 1.1329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2025 1.1571 1.1797
February 1.1953 1.1683 1.1812
March 1.1800 1.1319 1.1526
April 1.1443 1.1240 1.1323
May 1.1576 1.1118 1.1409
June 1.1411 1.1060 1.1267
July 1.1422 1.1058 1.1298
August 1.1517 1.1273 1.1411
September 1.1621 1.1342 1.1475
October 1.1679 1.1347 1.1489
November 1.1747 1.1574 1.1660
December 1.2021 1.1628 1.1852