YEARLY HIGH
50.5965 RUB
YEARLY LOW
44.5985 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.1259 RUB

2011 GBP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 50.5965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 44.5985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9980 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.6062 to the December average rate of 49.1640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 50.5965 was up 1.02% compared to the 2010 peak of 50.0833, 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 252,983 RUB
2010 Average 234,751 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 222,993 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,990.01 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

49.7315
44.6181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to RUB 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 46.2744, compared to 47.9774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.2744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.9774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 3.5135 RUB (High: 50.3657 / Low: 46.8523). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6290 RUB (High: 46.2454 / Low: 45.6163).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.5135
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2602 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2602

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 49.3054) against the same month in 2010 (average: 48.1277), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1777 (+2.45%).

2011 Avg (October) 49.3054
2010 Avg (October) 48.1277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.9976 47.1174 47.6062
February 47.9547 46.6254 47.1707
March 46.5530 45.3559 45.9106
April 46.2454 45.6163 45.9545
May 46.4050 45.0509 45.6603
June 45.8020 44.7257 45.3439
July 45.4722 44.5985 45.0442
August 48.5263 45.1780 47.1677
September 50.3657 46.8523 48.4465
October 50.5965 48.0710 49.3054
November 49.4581 48.3496 48.7370
December 50.1786 48.1366 49.1640