YEARLY HIGH
12.6969 HKD
YEARLY LOW
11.1825 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0087 HKD

2010 GBP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 12.6969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 11.1825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5145 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5368 to the December average rate of 12.1261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,485 HKD
Yearly Average 60,043 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 55,912 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,572.35 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

12.6478
11.3157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to HKD 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 11.8573, compared to 12.1600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.6850 HKD (High: 11.8675 / Low: 11.1825). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2016 HKD (High: 12.0008 / Low: 11.7992).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6850
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2016

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 0.4758 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 12.5368.

2010 Avg (January) 12.5368
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6969 12.3421 12.5368
February 12.4011 11.8139 12.1064
March 11.8947 11.5399 11.6847
April 12.0008 11.7992 11.9025
May 11.8675 11.1825 11.4267
June 11.7382 11.2603 11.4867
July 12.1675 11.6805 11.8914
August 12.3717 11.9498 12.1608
September 12.2917 11.9144 12.0872
October 12.4307 12.1808 12.3122
November 12.6156 12.0781 12.3825
December 12.2984 11.9839 12.1261