2010 GBP to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7248 CAD

YEARLY LOW

1.4866 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5926 CAD

2010 GBP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.7248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 1.4866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2382 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6870 to the December average rate of 1.5721, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,624 CAD

Yearly Average 7,963 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 7,433 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,190.87 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.7031

1.5102

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to CAD 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 1.5788, compared to 1.6064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5788

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 0.0922 CAD (High: 1.6972 / Low: 1.6049). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 CAD (High: 1.5556 / Low: 1.5235).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0922

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 1.6870.

2010 Avg (January) 1.6870

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7248	1.6464	1.6870
February	1.6972	1.6049	1.6464
March	1.5657	1.5182	1.5400
April	1.5556	1.5235	1.5420
May	1.5605	1.4866	1.5262
June	1.5862	1.5052	1.5312
July	1.6179	1.5564	1.5955
August	1.6416	1.6058	1.6287
September	1.6309	1.5860	1.6093
October	1.6322	1.5912	1.6159
November	1.6324	1.5889	1.6169
December	1.5970	1.5418	1.5721