YEARLY HIGH
0.4580 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.4264 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4434 KWD

2011 GBP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 0.4580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.4264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0316 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4431 to the December average rate of 0.4335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4580 was down 2.47% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4696, 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 2,290 KWD
2010 Average 2,218 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,132 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.18 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4548
0.4316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to KWD 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 0.4487, compared to 0.4381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0157 KWD (High: 0.4421 / Low: 0.4264). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 KWD (High: 0.4552 / Low: 0.4483).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.4528) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+2.39%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.4528
2010 Avg (April) 0.4423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4487 0.4356 0.4431
February 0.4552 0.4483 0.4513
March 0.4542 0.4437 0.4488
April 0.4580 0.4465 0.4528
May 0.4580 0.4453 0.4507
June 0.4508 0.4393 0.4456
July 0.4475 0.4375 0.4426
August 0.4506 0.4412 0.4463
September 0.4421 0.4264 0.4349
October 0.4419 0.4271 0.4350
November 0.4428 0.4282 0.4365
December 0.4364 0.4289 0.4335