YEARLY HIGH
11.1678 CNY
YEARLY LOW
9.7872 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4636 CNY

2010 GBP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 11.1678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 9.7872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3806 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0289 to the December average rate of 10.3717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,839 CNY
Yearly Average 52,318 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 48,936 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,903.10 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

11.1296
9.9220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to CNY 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 10.4167, compared to 10.5105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.6502 CNY (High: 10.4373 / Low: 9.7872). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1867 CNY (High: 10.6029 / Low: 10.4162).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6502
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1867

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4445 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 11.0289.

2010 Avg (January) 11.0289
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1678 10.8682 11.0289
February 10.9004 10.3925 10.6456
March 10.4624 10.1491 10.2780
April 10.5560 10.3683 10.4671
May 10.4373 9.7872 10.0226
June 10.2500 9.8536 10.0580
July 10.6145 10.1752 10.3637
August 10.7970 10.4553 10.6229
September 10.6029 10.4162 10.4998
October 10.6747 10.4474 10.5820
November 10.8487 10.3675 10.6230
December 10.5377 10.1786 10.3717