YEARLY HIGH
0.9396 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.8995 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9226 GBP

2014 XDR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XDR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.9396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.8995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0401 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9326 to the December average rate of 0.9313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9396 was down 6.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,698 GBP
2013 Average 4,858 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,497 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.66 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9356
0.9001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.9246, compared to 0.9206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0201 GBP (High: 0.9319 / Low: 0.9117). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 GBP (High: 0.9214 / Low: 0.9148).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.9298) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.9855), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0558 (-5.66%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.9298
2013 Avg (February) 0.9855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9383 0.9250 0.9326
February 0.9396 0.9213 0.9298
March 0.9374 0.9236 0.9309
April 0.9294 0.9190 0.9247
May 0.9214 0.9148 0.9185
June 0.9197 0.9045 0.9111
July 0.9092 0.8995 0.9031
August 0.9186 0.9070 0.9141
September 0.9319 0.9117 0.9199
October 0.9345 0.9166 0.9250
November 0.9388 0.9209 0.9301
December 0.9381 0.9286 0.9313