YEARLY HIGH
88.0120 INR
YEARLY LOW
79.5308 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.8742 INR

2017 GBP to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GBP to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 88.0120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 79.5308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4811 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.0640 to the December average rate of 86.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 88.0120 was down 12.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 100.6325, 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 440,060 INR
2016 Average 455,130 INR
Yearly Trough Low 397,654 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,405.73 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

86.5627
80.8168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 82.7057, compared to 85.0427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.7057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.0427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 5.3597 INR (High: 88.0120 / Low: 82.6522). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5487 INR (High: 84.1793 / Low: 82.6306).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.3597
May Spread (Stable) ±1.5487

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2603 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 85.8070) against the same month in 2016 (average: 87.7622), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9552 (-2.23%).

2017 Avg (September) 85.8070
2016 Avg (September) 87.7622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.8898 81.9985 84.0640
February 85.3433 82.5836 83.5560
March 82.1140 79.9750 81.2956
April 83.2079 79.5308 81.5854
May 84.1793 82.6306 83.2442
June 84.2882 81.6693 82.4891
July 84.7312 82.9851 83.8313
August 84.6121 81.9588 82.8907
September 88.0120 82.6522 85.8070
October 87.4778 85.1824 85.8810
November 87.2808 84.2068 85.7622
December 87.0295 85.3283 86.0839