YEARLY HIGH
0.3889 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.3309 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3564 LTL

2011 BOB to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.3309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0579 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3698 to the December average rate of 0.3802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3889 was down 5.59% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4119, 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 1,944 LTL
2010 Average 1,860 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,655 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289.57 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3840
0.3376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to LTL 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 0.3524, compared to 0.3605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0289 LTL (High: 0.3766 / Low: 0.3477). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 LTL (High: 0.3665 / Low: 0.3559).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.3802) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+1.59%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.3802
2010 Avg (December) 0.3742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3815 0.3614 0.3698
February 0.3665 0.3559 0.3613
March 0.3576 0.3467 0.3527
April 0.3506 0.3316 0.3415
May 0.3539 0.3309 0.3442
June 0.3562 0.3375 0.3448
July 0.3591 0.3406 0.3473
August 0.3528 0.3401 0.3466
September 0.3722 0.3448 0.3608
October 0.3766 0.3477 0.3607
November 0.3789 0.3578 0.3675
December 0.3889 0.3706 0.3802