2016 GBP to EUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3650 EUR

YEARLY LOW

1.1068 EUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2242 EUR

2016 GBP to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GBP to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.3650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 1.1068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2582 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3257 to the December average rate of 1.1843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3650 was down 5.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4408, 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 6,825 EUR

2015 Average 6,888 EUR

Yearly Trough Low 5,534 EUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,291.17 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3464

1.0985

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 1.2839, compared to 1.1646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2839

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1138 EUR (High: 1.3120 / Low: 1.1982). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 EUR (High: 1.2954 / Low: 1.2624).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1138

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0746 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.3257) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+1.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.3257

2015 Avg (January) 1.3051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3650	1.2980	1.3257
February	1.3246	1.2647	1.2884
March	1.2954	1.2624	1.2802
April	1.2902	1.2357	1.2614
May	1.3177	1.2622	1.2848
June	1.3120	1.1982	1.2629
July	1.2032	1.1631	1.1883
August	1.1949	1.1521	1.1684
September	1.1929	1.1528	1.1728
October	1.1546	1.1068	1.1191
November	1.1811	1.1070	1.1545
December	1.1995	1.1624	1.1843