YEARLY HIGH
4.1759 LTL
YEARLY LOW
3.8232 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9809 LTL

2011 GBP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 4.1759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 3.8232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3527 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0753 to the December average rate of 4.0894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.1759 was down 2.06% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.2636, 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 20,880 LTL
2010 Average 20,136 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 19,116 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,763.56 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.1091
3.8724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to LTL 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 3.9796, compared to 3.9822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.1766 LTL (High: 4.1759 / Low: 3.9993). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0559 LTL (High: 4.0467 / Low: 3.9908).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1766
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0955 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 4.0753) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.9106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1648 (+4.21%).

2011 Avg (January) 4.0753
2010 Avg (January) 3.9106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1759 3.9993 4.0753
February 4.1218 4.0381 4.0805
March 4.0779 3.9033 3.9851
April 3.9643 3.8772 3.9122
May 3.9900 3.8302 3.9324
June 3.9517 3.8323 3.8921
July 3.9675 3.8232 3.9057
August 3.9858 3.8894 3.9413
September 4.0067 3.9133 3.9586
October 4.0401 3.9301 3.9703
November 4.0467 3.9908 4.0281
December 4.1478 4.0055 4.0894