2010 GBP to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 GBP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the GBP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.6356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 1.4333.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2023 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6152 to the December average rate of 1.5599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
GBP to USD 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 1.5259, compared to 1.5657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0398 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0954 USD (High: 1.5286 / Low: 1.4333). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 USD (High: 1.5463 / Low: 1.5190).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0656 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 1.6152.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6356 | 1.5915 | 1.6152 |
| February | 1.5965 | 1.5220 | 1.5586 |
| March | 1.5326 | 1.4866 | 1.5055 |
| April | 1.5463 | 1.5190 | 1.5333 |
| May | 1.5286 | 1.4333 | 1.4677 |
| June | 1.5082 | 1.4428 | 1.4750 |
| July | 1.5666 | 1.5027 | 1.5292 |
| August | 1.5940 | 1.5361 | 1.5650 |
| September | 1.5845 | 1.5338 | 1.5566 |
| October | 1.6024 | 1.5688 | 1.5869 |
| November | 1.6276 | 1.5551 | 1.5967 |
| December | 1.5814 | 1.5404 | 1.5599 |