YEARLY HIGH
1.7041 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.4453 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6104 CHF

2010 GBP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1.7041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.4453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2588 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6719 to the December average rate of 1.5117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,520 CHF
Yearly Average 8,052 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 7,227 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,293.81 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.6888
1.4956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to CHF 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 1.6507, compared to 1.5701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.1210 CHF (High: 1.5663 / Low: 1.4453). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0371 CHF (High: 1.6241 / Low: 1.5870).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1210
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0371

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0673 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 1.6719.

2010 Avg (January) 1.6719
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7041 1.6389 1.6719
February 1.6899 1.6370 1.6727
March 1.6241 1.5870 1.6055
April 1.6611 1.6072 1.6367
May 1.6815 1.6347 1.6552
June 1.6962 1.6157 1.6620
July 1.6493 1.5914 1.6112
August 1.6664 1.5616 1.6265
September 1.5830 1.5421 1.5612
October 1.5777 1.5166 1.5383
November 1.5911 1.5508 1.5718
December 1.5663 1.4453 1.5117