2011 USD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6507 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.5992 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6237 GBP

2011 USD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the USD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.6507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.5992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0515 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6341 to the December average rate of 0.6409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6507 was down 6.74% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,253 GBP

2010 Average 3,238 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,996 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.29 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6440

0.6077

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 0.6188, compared to 0.6286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6188

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0341 GBP (High: 0.6507 / Low: 0.6165). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 GBP (High: 0.6251 / Low: 0.6156).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0341

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 0.6331) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6425), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-1.47%).

2011 Avg (September) 0.6331

2010 Avg (September) 0.6425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6458	0.6251	0.6341
February	0.6251	0.6156	0.6202
March	0.6258	0.6105	0.6191
April	0.6221	0.5992	0.6108
May	0.6207	0.5993	0.6117
June	0.6260	0.6085	0.6169
July	0.6292	0.6096	0.6193
August	0.6179	0.6047	0.6113
September	0.6507	0.6165	0.6331
October	0.6501	0.6204	0.6342
November	0.6473	0.6234	0.6328
December	0.6490	0.6371	0.6409