YEARLY HIGH
2.0713 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.9335 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0158 SGD

2011 GBP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 2.0713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1.9335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1379 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0293 to the December average rate of 2.0205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.0713 was down 9.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.2782, 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 10,357 SGD
2010 Average 10,529 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 9,667 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 689.38 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.0672
1.9548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to SGD 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 2.0336, compared to 1.9980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0983 SGD (High: 2.0317 / Low: 1.9335). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 SGD (High: 2.0706 / Low: 2.0451).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0983
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0365 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 2.0487) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.1066), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0579 (-2.75%).

2011 Avg (March) 2.0487
2010 Avg (March) 2.1066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0510 1.9895 2.0293
February 2.0706 2.0451 2.0579
March 2.0713 2.0172 2.0487
April 2.0572 2.0273 2.0411
May 2.0434 2.0065 2.0240
June 2.0202 1.9702 2.0007
July 1.9748 1.9491 1.9642
August 2.0045 1.9584 1.9787
September 2.0317 1.9335 1.9734
October 2.0340 1.9954 2.0130
November 2.0596 2.0153 2.0382
December 2.0356 2.0043 2.0205