2010 USD to CAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 USD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the USD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.0764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9966.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0798 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0445 to the December average rate of 1.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
USD to CAD 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 1.0346, compared to 1.0262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0659 CAD (High: 1.0764 / Low: 1.0105). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 CAD (High: 1.0175 / Low: 0.9973).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0334 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 1.0402.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0687 | 1.0266 | 1.0445 |
| February | 1.0739 | 1.0406 | 1.0563 |
| March | 1.0467 | 1.0105 | 1.0229 |
| April | 1.0175 | 0.9973 | 1.0057 |
| May | 1.0764 | 1.0105 | 1.0402 |
| June | 1.0580 | 1.0206 | 1.0382 |
| July | 1.0648 | 1.0299 | 1.0434 |
| August | 1.0646 | 1.0152 | 1.0409 |
| September | 1.0541 | 1.0252 | 1.0339 |
| October | 1.0297 | 1.0024 | 1.0183 |
| November | 1.0251 | 1.0007 | 1.0127 |
| December | 1.0183 | 0.9966 | 1.0078 |