2018 GBP to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

98.2079 INR

YEARLY LOW

85.7039 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

91.2000 INR

2018 GBP to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GBP to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 98.2079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 85.7039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5041 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.9563 to the December average rate of 89.6190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 98.2079 was up 11.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 88.0120, 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 491,040 INR

2017 Average 419,382 INR

Yearly Trough Low 428,519 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,520.28 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

96.6549

87.1655

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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 90.3681, compared to 92.0320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6639 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.3681

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.0320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.9114 INR (High: 95.8388 / Low: 88.9274). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2598 INR (High: 90.5701 / Low: 89.3103).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.9114

June Spread (Stable) ±1.2598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.1805 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 95.8641) against the same month in 2017 (average: 85.8810), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9831 (+11.62%).

2018 Avg (October) 95.8641

2017 Avg (October) 85.8810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	90.4233	85.7039	87.9563
February	91.1572	88.8114	90.0353
March	92.1263	89.7523	90.8550
April	93.9044	90.8612	92.3314
May	92.4583	89.5890	90.9218
June	90.5701	89.3103	90.1088
July	91.4170	89.5660	90.4821
August	92.4720	88.1582	89.4915
September	95.9272	91.5630	94.0516
October	98.2079	93.6035	95.8641
November	95.8388	88.9274	92.6836
December	91.0846	88.5074	89.6190