YEARLY HIGH
100.6325 INR
YEARLY LOW
81.1688 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.0577 INR

2016 GBP to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GBP to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 100.6325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 81.1688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.4637 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.9067 to the December average rate of 84.6072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 100.6325 was down 4.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 105.1471, 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 503,162 INR
2015 Average 490,147 INR
Yearly Trough Low 405,844 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,318.41 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

99.1982
80.8778
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GBP to INR 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 96.2874, compared to 85.8280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.4594 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.2874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.8280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 10.8074 INR (High: 100.6325 / Low: 89.8251). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9800 INR (High: 97.8670 / Low: 95.8871).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.8074
January Spread (Stable) ±1.9800

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 7.2055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 95.5240) against the same month in 2015 (average: 99.4663), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9423 (-3.96%).

2016 Avg (June) 95.5240
2015 Avg (June) 99.4663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.8670 95.8871 96.9067
February 99.0732 95.1434 97.6715
March 96.5356 94.3245 95.4388
April 97.0954 93.6731 95.0639
May 99.0348 96.0454 97.1195
June 100.6325 89.8251 95.5240
July 89.3109 86.9307 88.3185
August 89.0237 86.1534 87.6244
September 89.1213 86.4170 87.7622
October 86.4349 81.1688 82.4045
November 85.7597 81.6693 84.2509
December 86.7296 83.2055 84.6072