2010 USD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6977 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.6114 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6475 GBP

2010 USD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the USD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 0.6977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.6114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0863 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6192 to the December average rate of 0.6411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,489 GBP

Yearly Average 3,238 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 3,057 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 431.55 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.6878

0.6129

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to GBP 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 0.6562, compared to 0.6389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6562

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0435 GBP (High: 0.6977 / Low: 0.6542). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 GBP (High: 0.6583 / Low: 0.6467).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.6816.

2010 Avg (May) 0.6816

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6283	0.6114	0.6192
February	0.6570	0.6264	0.6417
March	0.6727	0.6525	0.6643
April	0.6583	0.6467	0.6522
May	0.6977	0.6542	0.6816
June	0.6931	0.6630	0.6781
July	0.6655	0.6383	0.6540
August	0.6510	0.6274	0.6391
September	0.6520	0.6311	0.6425
October	0.6374	0.6241	0.6302
November	0.6431	0.6144	0.6264
December	0.6492	0.6324	0.6411