2021 GBP to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 GBP to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the GBP to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 105.1620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 99.1675.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9946 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.7416 to the December average rate of 100.3594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 105.1620 was up 5.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 100.0444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 101.8124, compared to 101.5588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2536 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 3.7751 INR (High: 105.1620 / Low: 101.3869). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0248 INR (High: 100.1923 / Low: 99.1675).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.4087 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 103.0425) against the same month in 2020 (average: 94.6159), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4266 (+8.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 100.1923 | 99.1675 | 99.7416 |
| February | 102.9788 | 99.4523 | 101.0451 |
| March | 102.2521 | 99.4406 | 100.8635 |
| April | 105.1620 | 101.3869 | 103.0425 |
| May | 103.8606 | 102.2887 | 103.0300 |
| June | 103.7016 | 102.3297 | 103.1518 |
| July | 103.6847 | 101.6061 | 102.9564 |
| August | 103.3575 | 100.3894 | 102.2395 |
| September | 101.7673 | 99.8003 | 101.1333 |
| October | 103.6210 | 100.4392 | 102.5365 |
| November | 102.1783 | 99.1864 | 100.1279 |
| December | 101.4757 | 99.5448 | 100.3594 |