2011 GBP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

139.1494 JPY

YEARLY LOW

117.2376 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

127.9044 JPY

2011 GBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 139.1494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 117.2376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9118 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.2326 to the December average rate of 121.4009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 139.1494 was down 7.41% compared to the 2010 peak of 150.2865, 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 695,747 JPY

2010 Average 677,912 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 586,188 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,559.20 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

137.7848

119.3370

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to JPY 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 132.4300, compared to 123.3788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.4300

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.3788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 7.6071 JPY (High: 124.8446 / Low: 117.2376). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7744 JPY (High: 122.4687 / Low: 119.6943).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.6071

December Spread (Stable) ±2.7744

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.5427 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 136.2475) against the same month in 2010 (average: 143.3093), the exchange rate shifted by -7.0617 (-4.93%).

2011 Avg (April) 136.2475

2010 Avg (April) 143.3093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	132.1931	126.2761	130.2326
February	135.2838	131.3972	133.1886
March	134.3462	127.3487	131.9498
April	139.1494	134.3442	136.2475
May	135.5938	130.9897	132.6094
June	132.7649	128.3657	130.3523
July	130.3690	126.2039	128.0743
August	129.1452	123.9362	125.9928
September	124.8446	117.2376	121.4500
October	125.5262	117.9470	120.8743
November	125.2233	119.5947	122.4807
December	122.4687	119.6943	121.4009