2016 USD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8220 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.6694 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7406 GBP

2016 USD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the USD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.8220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.6694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1526 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6943 to the December average rate of 0.8017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8220 was up 20.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6834, 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 4,110 GBP

2015 Average 3,272 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 3,347 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 763.05 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8220

0.6772

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 0.6980, compared to 0.7833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6980

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0869 GBP (High: 0.7563 / Low: 0.6694). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 GBP (High: 0.6965 / Low: 0.6803).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0869

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.8100) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1577 (+24.19%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.8100

2015 Avg (October) 0.6522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7062	0.6775	0.6943
February	0.7214	0.6854	0.6990
March	0.7165	0.6908	0.7011
April	0.7115	0.6844	0.6992
May	0.6965	0.6803	0.6893
June	0.7563	0.6694	0.7048
July	0.7752	0.7495	0.7604
August	0.7762	0.7494	0.7640
September	0.7713	0.7451	0.7607
October	0.8220	0.7706	0.8100
November	0.8169	0.7936	0.8032
December	0.8183	0.7855	0.8017