2018 GBP to EUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1580 EUR

YEARLY LOW

1.1006 EUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1302 EUR

2018 GBP to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GBP to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1.1580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 1.1006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0574 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1326 to the December average rate of 1.1135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1580 was down 3.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1970, 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 5,790 EUR

2017 Average 5,706 EUR

Yearly Trough Low 5,503 EUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.16 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1486

1.1103

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 1.1366, compared to 1.1237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1366

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0287 EUR (High: 1.1505 / Low: 1.1218). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 EUR (High: 1.1403 / Low: 1.1239).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.1454) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1796), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0342 (-2.90%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.1454

2017 Avg (April) 1.1796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1475	1.1232	1.1326
February	1.1403	1.1239	1.1314
March	1.1454	1.1195	1.1326
April	1.1580	1.1346	1.1454
May	1.1488	1.1301	1.1390
June	1.1462	1.1284	1.1384
July	1.1344	1.1174	1.1267
August	1.1254	1.1006	1.1151
September	1.1276	1.1079	1.1192
October	1.1450	1.1200	1.1330
November	1.1505	1.1218	1.1349
December	1.1264	1.1032	1.1135