YEARLY HIGH
0.0943 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0855 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0895 GBP

2011 BOB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.0855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0907 to the December average rate of 0.0930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0943 was down 5.78% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 472 GBP
2010 Average 462 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 428 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.06 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0935
0.0867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.0885, compared to 0.0905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0057 GBP (High: 0.0941 / Low: 0.0885). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GBP (High: 0.0894 / Low: 0.0878).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0930) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0918), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+1.22%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0930
2010 Avg (December) 0.0918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0923 0.0893 0.0907
February 0.0894 0.0878 0.0885
March 0.0895 0.0875 0.0885
April 0.0893 0.0855 0.0873
May 0.0892 0.0855 0.0875
June 0.0909 0.0871 0.0886
July 0.0915 0.0872 0.0889
August 0.0899 0.0864 0.0879
September 0.0935 0.0881 0.0911
October 0.0941 0.0885 0.0908
November 0.0940 0.0891 0.0912
December 0.0943 0.0923 0.0930