2024 GBP to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 GBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the GBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 207.7156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 179.4724.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.2432 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.7548 to the December average rate of 194.5960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 207.7156 was up 10.21% compared to the 2023 peak of 188.4646, 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 2024.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 192.5729, compared to 194.4931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9202 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 15.2023 JPY (High: 207.7156 / Low: 192.5134). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6867 JPY (High: 190.9901 / Low: 186.3035).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 13.4625 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2024: 202.7603) against the same month in 2023 (average: 181.7867), the exchange rate shifted by +20.9736 (+11.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 188.3431 | 179.4724 | 185.7548 |
| February | 190.9901 | 186.3035 | 188.9888 |
| March | 192.9170 | 188.0927 | 190.3037 |
| April | 197.9026 | 190.1930 | 192.6945 |
| May | 200.6599 | 192.0562 | 196.8006 |
| June | 203.5541 | 198.1253 | 200.8949 |
| July | 207.7156 | 192.5134 | 202.7603 |
| August | 191.9525 | 183.5967 | 189.2978 |
| September | 194.5540 | 184.8248 | 189.1419 |
| October | 199.4173 | 190.8108 | 195.5556 |
| November | 198.8728 | 190.6679 | 195.6067 |
| December | 198.5986 | 189.2693 | 194.5960 |