YEARLY HIGH
1.0085 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.9897 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9997 GBP

2011 GIP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GIP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.9897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9992 to the December average rate of 1.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0085 was down 0.26% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,042 GBP
2010 Average 4,999 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,949 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.73 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0009
0.9984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to GBP 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 0.9997, compared to 0.9997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9997
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0127 GBP (High: 1.0025 / Low: 0.9897). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 GBP (High: 1.0022 / Low: 0.9976).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 1.0007) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.11%).

2011 Avg (December) 1.0007
2010 Avg (December) 0.9996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0031 0.9943 0.9992
February 1.0022 0.9976 0.9996
March 1.0035 0.9935 0.9995
April 1.0026 0.9970 0.9997
May 1.0044 0.9977 1.0002
June 1.0027 0.9964 0.9999
July 1.0020 0.9937 0.9986
August 1.0039 0.9961 0.9998
September 1.0050 0.9969 1.0005
October 1.0016 0.9952 0.9991
November 1.0025 0.9897 0.9996
December 1.0085 0.9960 1.0007