YEARLY HIGH
0.9371 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.8300 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8772 GBP

2019 EUR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EUR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 0.9371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.8300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1070 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8851 to the December average rate of 0.8475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9371 was up 3.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,685 GBP
2018 Average 4,425 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,150 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 535.12 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9234
0.8406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 0.8734, compared to 0.8811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0416 GBP (High: 0.9038 / Low: 0.8623). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 GBP (High: 0.8633 / Low: 0.8512).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0246 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.9165) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0197 (+2.20%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.9165
2018 Avg (August) 0.8968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9038 0.8623 0.8851
February 0.8826 0.8544 0.8726
March 0.8663 0.8500 0.8580
April 0.8675 0.8534 0.8627
May 0.8856 0.8505 0.8705
June 0.8973 0.8841 0.8912
July 0.9178 0.8924 0.8993
August 0.9371 0.9031 0.9165
September 0.9087 0.8820 0.8919
October 0.8995 0.8597 0.8737
November 0.8633 0.8512 0.8579
December 0.8573 0.8300 0.8475