YEARLY HIGH
150.2865 JPY
YEARLY LOW
125.7457 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.6173 JPY

2010 GBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 150.2865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 125.7457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5408 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.4688 to the December average rate of 129.9455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 751,433 JPY
Yearly Average 678,086 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 628,729 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,704.01 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

149.2412
127.9732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to JPY 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 139.4815, compared to 131.7531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.4815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.7531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 14.9579 JPY (High: 144.1239 / Low: 129.1660). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5749 JPY (High: 135.5103 / Low: 131.9354).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.9579
June Spread (Stable) ±3.5749

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.3057 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 147.4688.

2010 Avg (January) 147.4688
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.2865 144.6029 147.4688
February 144.7605 135.4715 140.4681
March 141.7414 132.9287 136.6215
April 145.3890 140.9079 143.3093
May 144.1239 129.1660 135.0035
June 135.5103 131.9354 134.0176
July 136.5479 132.4296 133.8170
August 137.2751 129.3438 133.6861
September 134.1050 128.5306 131.4403
October 132.3378 126.9714 129.7455
November 133.7351 129.2525 131.8842
December 132.8159 125.7457 129.9455