YEARLY HIGH
207.7121 ISK
YEARLY LOW
174.8956 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.6220 ISK

2010 GBP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 207.7121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 174.8956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.8165 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.3240 to the December average rate of 180.6138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,038,560 ISK
Yearly Average 943,110 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 874,478 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,082.62 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

205.9624
174.3014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to ISK 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 195.0333, compared to 182.2107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.8227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.0333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 182.2107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 11.5773 ISK (High: 195.7242 / Low: 184.1469). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0603 ISK (High: 178.9559 / Low: 174.8956).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.5773
October Spread (Stable) ±4.0603

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.1127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 203.3240.

2010 Avg (January) 203.3240
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.7121 199.6777 203.3240
February 203.4046 195.9201 200.1877
March 194.1267 189.3282 192.0751
April 198.2839 193.9113 195.6632
May 195.7242 184.1469 189.8955
June 193.3921 186.5673 189.0546
July 192.3257 186.3503 188.3764
August 190.7901 185.1486 186.7797
September 184.7213 178.4502 181.4686
October 178.9559 174.8956 176.9398
November 182.4441 176.6597 179.0856
December 182.5522 178.4291 180.6138