2010 USD to CNY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 USD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the USD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 6.8352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.6005.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2348 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8283 to the December average rate of 6.6491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (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 CNY 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 6.8267, compared to 6.7135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1132 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was September, with a trading range of 0.1228 CNY (High: 6.8110 / Low: 6.6882). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CNY (High: 6.8294 / Low: 6.8271).
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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0775 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 6.8302.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8294 | 6.8271 | 6.8283 |
| February | 6.8352 | 6.8267 | 6.8302 |
| March | 6.8285 | 6.8254 | 6.8268 |
| April | 6.8284 | 6.8236 | 6.8265 |
| May | 6.8332 | 6.8258 | 6.8288 |
| June | 6.8339 | 6.7823 | 6.8194 |
| July | 6.7824 | 6.7710 | 6.7770 |
| August | 6.8067 | 6.7670 | 6.7881 |
| September | 6.8110 | 6.6882 | 6.7456 |
| October | 6.6933 | 6.6413 | 6.6682 |
| November | 6.6974 | 6.6289 | 6.6530 |
| December | 6.6745 | 6.6005 | 6.6491 |