YEARLY HIGH
2.2401 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.8603 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0290 NZD

2011 GBP to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 2.2401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 1.8603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3797 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0580 to the December average rate of 2.0241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.2401 was down 2.23% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.2911, 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 11,200 NZD
2010 Average 10,715 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 9,302 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,898.67 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.2068
1.8799
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to NZD 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 2.0786, compared to 1.9794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.1472 NZD (High: 2.0076 / Low: 1.8603). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0610 NZD (High: 2.0590 / Low: 1.9980).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1472
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0610

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 2.1795) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.1415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0380 (+1.77%).

2011 Avg (March) 2.1795
2010 Avg (March) 2.1415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1074 1.9975 2.0580
February 2.1743 2.0687 2.1187
March 2.2401 2.1038 2.1795
April 2.1155 2.0456 2.0749
May 2.0921 2.0006 2.0510
June 2.0132 1.9377 1.9893
July 1.9435 1.8749 1.9071
August 2.0076 1.8603 1.9556
September 2.0405 1.9024 1.9412
October 2.0429 1.9633 1.9954
November 2.0965 2.0061 2.0530
December 2.0590 1.9980 2.0241