YEARLY HIGH
1.0764 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.9966 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0304 CAD

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).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,382 CAD
Yearly Average 5,152 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,983 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 398.82 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.0613
1.0006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0659
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 1.0402.

2010 Avg (May) 1.0402
Baseline Avg N/A

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