2010 highest Dow average

The highest closing average of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2010 occurred on December 31, when it closed at 11,577.51. Throughout the year, the index experienced fluctuations, but this closing marked the end of the year on a positive note, reflecting a recovery from the financial crisis of 2008. The average for 2010 overall indicated a gradual economic recovery as investor confidence began to rebuild.