YEARLY HIGH
105.1620 INR
YEARLY LOW
99.1675 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
101.6856 INR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 525,810 INR
2020 Average 475,657 INR
Yearly Trough Low 495,837 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,972.93 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

103.4928
99.4006
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.8124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.5588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.7751
January Spread (Stable) ±1.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (April) 103.0425
2020 Avg (April) 94.6159

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