2021 GBP to EUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1921 EUR

YEARLY LOW

1.1042 EUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1631 EUR

2021 GBP to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GBP to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.1921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.1042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0879 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1213 to the December average rate of 1.1772, 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 1.1921 was down 1.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2047, 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 5,961 EUR

2020 Average 5,624 EUR

Yearly Trough Low 5,521 EUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 439.53 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1860

1.1155

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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 1.1739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1522

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0305 EUR (High: 1.1773 / Low: 1.1469). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 EUR (High: 1.1707 / Low: 1.1587).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0305

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.1772) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0724 (+6.55%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.1772

2020 Avg (December) 1.1048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1324	1.1042	1.1213
February	1.1624	1.1332	1.1472
March	1.1755	1.1547	1.1646
April	1.1773	1.1469	1.1567
May	1.1649	1.1490	1.1589
June	1.1707	1.1587	1.1643
July	1.1743	1.1571	1.1681
August	1.1809	1.1645	1.1720
September	1.1724	1.1574	1.1674
October	1.1870	1.1683	1.1801
November	1.1919	1.1663	1.1788
December	1.1921	1.1644	1.1772