2010 GBP to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
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).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 2558.9327.
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 |