YEARLY HIGH
1.2404 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.9378 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0397 LSL

2011 BOB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 1.2404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.9378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3026 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9885 to the December average rate of 1.1872, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2404 was up 9.67% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1310, 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 6,202 LSL
2010 Average 5,222 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 4,689 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,513.06 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.2096
0.9408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to LSL 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 0.9867, compared to 1.0926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1389 LSL (High: 1.1380 / Low: 0.9991). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0370 LSL (High: 0.9847 / Low: 0.9477).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1389
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0370

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0369 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.1747) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1802 (+18.12%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.1747
2010 Avg (November) 0.9945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0315 0.9423 0.9885
February 1.0423 0.9944 1.0262
March 1.0110 0.9706 0.9893
April 0.9847 0.9477 0.9632
May 1.0089 0.9378 0.9794
June 0.9978 0.9590 0.9736
July 1.0015 0.9565 0.9745
August 1.0495 0.9591 1.0181
September 1.1380 0.9991 1.0693
October 1.1628 1.1035 1.1319
November 1.2404 1.1304 1.1747
December 1.2207 1.1622 1.1872