2019 USD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8318 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.7422 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7834 GBP

2019 USD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the USD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.8318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.7422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0896 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7751 to the December average rate of 0.7627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8318 was up 3.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8005, 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 4,159 GBP

2018 Average 3,750 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 3,711 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 447.99 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8292

0.7530

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 0.7730, compared to 0.7938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0485 GBP (High: 0.8189 / Low: 0.7704). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 GBP (High: 0.7828 / Low: 0.7723).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0485

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.8228) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0457 (+5.88%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.8228

2018 Avg (August) 0.7771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7990	0.7571	0.7751
February	0.7814	0.7509	0.7688
March	0.7701	0.7514	0.7593
April	0.7755	0.7589	0.7679
May	0.7933	0.7591	0.7779
June	0.7973	0.7842	0.7887
July	0.8229	0.7909	0.8019
August	0.8318	0.8143	0.8228
September	0.8288	0.7985	0.8093
October	0.8189	0.7704	0.7900
November	0.7828	0.7723	0.7763
December	0.7745	0.7422	0.7627