YEARLY HIGH
2604.2263 SOS
YEARLY LOW
2188.5873 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2408.6866 SOS

2010 GBP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 2604.2263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 2188.5873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 415.6390 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2412.4549 to the December average rate of 2499.1077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,021,132 SOS
Yearly Average 12,043,433 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 10,942,937 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,078,194.98 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2590.1175
2215.8997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to SOS 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 2307.8001, compared to 2509.5731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 201.7731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2307.8001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2509.5731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was June, with a trading range of 143.6850 SOS (High: 2379.9923 / Low: 2236.3073). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 68.1972 SOS (High: 2580.0719 / Low: 2511.8746).

June Spread (Volatile) ±143.6850
October Spread (Stable) ±68.1972

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 89.7185 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -89.7185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 2558.9327.

2010 Avg (November) 2558.9327
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2453.3559 2320.0084 2412.4549
February 2398.4491 2290.5793 2336.8030
March 2323.3773 2192.7725 2247.0845
April 2356.6839 2244.2471 2283.5203
May 2331.1762 2188.5873 2260.3757
June 2379.9923 2236.3073 2306.5622
July 2517.5382 2395.1323 2445.6126
August 2560.0166 2465.4613 2511.8968
September 2538.4951 2461.7619 2499.2671
October 2580.0719 2511.8746 2542.6221
November 2604.2263 2488.3602 2558.9327
December 2538.1281 2464.5668 2499.1077