YEARLY HIGH
0.6921 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.6296 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6561 XDR

2010 BTC to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BTC to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.6921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.6296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0625 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6392 to the December average rate of 0.6513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,460 XDR
Yearly Average 3,280 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,148 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.66 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.6853
0.6331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTC to XDR 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 0.6606, compared to 0.6516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0265 XDR (High: 0.6921 / Low: 0.6656). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 XDR (High: 0.6421 / Low: 0.6333).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.6766.

2010 Avg (May) 0.6766
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6435 0.6340 0.6392
February 0.6663 0.6435 0.6527
March 0.6639 0.6431 0.6524
April 0.6702 0.6519 0.6617
May 0.6921 0.6656 0.6766
June 0.6891 0.6758 0.6809
July 0.6779 0.6574 0.6655
August 0.6656 0.6516 0.6587
September 0.6627 0.6444 0.6562
October 0.6421 0.6333 0.6374
November 0.6529 0.6296 0.6402
December 0.6556 0.6457 0.6513