YEARLY HIGH
1.0470 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.9681 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0136 XDR

2010 GBP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 1.0470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.9681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0790 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0325 to the December average rate of 1.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,235 XDR
Yearly Average 5,068 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 4,840 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 394.88 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.0375
0.9771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to XDR 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 1.0073, compared to 1.0199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0594 XDR (High: 1.0334 / Low: 0.9741). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 XDR (High: 1.0277 / Low: 1.0122).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0594
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

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 0.0350 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for August 2010 is 1.0308.

2010 Avg (August) 1.0308
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0430 1.0192 1.0325
February 1.0294 1.0076 1.0172
March 0.9964 0.9681 0.9821
April 1.0301 1.0026 1.0146
May 1.0334 0.9741 0.9930
June 1.0192 0.9856 1.0042
July 1.0304 1.0043 1.0176
August 1.0470 1.0180 1.0308
September 1.0277 1.0122 1.0214
October 1.0212 0.9979 1.0115
November 1.0313 1.0105 1.0221
December 1.0281 1.0010 1.0160