2017 GBP to EUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1970 EUR

YEARLY LOW

1.0795 EUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1415 EUR

2017 GBP to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GBP to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 1.1970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1.0795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1175 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1614 to the December average rate of 1.1320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1970 was down 12.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3650, 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 5,985 EUR

2016 Average 6,120 EUR

Yearly Trough Low 5,398 EUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 587.61 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1880

1.0878

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 1.1625, compared to 1.1205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1625

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0540 EUR (High: 1.1406 / Low: 1.0866). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 EUR (High: 1.1452 / Low: 1.1256).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.1796) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2614), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0817 (-6.48%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.1796

2016 Avg (April) 1.2614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1790	1.1327	1.1614
February	1.1862	1.1572	1.1726
March	1.1763	1.1385	1.1539
April	1.1970	1.1649	1.1796
May	1.1898	1.1451	1.1683
June	1.1517	1.1302	1.1395
July	1.1425	1.1131	1.1278
August	1.1182	1.0795	1.0962
September	1.1406	1.0866	1.1178
October	1.1406	1.1099	1.1233
November	1.1400	1.1159	1.1258
December	1.1452	1.1256	1.1320