YEARLY HIGH
50.0833 RUB
YEARLY LOW
43.4829 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.9523 RUB

2010 GBP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 50.0833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 43.4829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6005 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.2651 to the December average rate of 48.0931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 250,417 RUB
Yearly Average 234,761 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 217,414 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,002.38 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

49.9771
43.9967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to RUB 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 45.8763, compared to 48.0283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.8763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.0283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 2.7983 RUB (High: 48.4668 / Low: 45.6685). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7058 RUB (High: 47.9431 / Low: 47.2373).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.7983
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.5550 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 49.4788.

2010 Avg (November) 49.4788
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.3460 47.4213 48.2651
February 48.4668 45.6685 47.0500
March 45.1473 43.9367 44.4951
April 45.0588 44.3454 44.7648
May 45.3621 43.4829 44.5745
June 47.2059 45.2226 46.1085
July 47.4028 46.3701 46.8878
August 47.9431 47.2373 47.6310
September 48.7968 47.1911 47.9513
October 49.2300 47.4013 48.1277
November 50.0833 48.5194 49.4788
December 49.2845 46.8024 48.0931