YEARLY HIGH
1.1459 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0396 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0925 SBD

2011 BOB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 1.0396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1063 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1163 to the December average rate of 1.1073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1459 was down 2.68% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1774, 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 5,729 SBD
2010 Average 5,576 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,198 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 531.45 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1218
1.0562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SBD 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 1.0986, compared to 1.0864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0593 SBD (High: 1.1167 / Low: 1.0574). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 SBD (High: 1.1166 / Low: 1.1013).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0593
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.1163) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1234), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-0.63%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.1163
2010 Avg (January) 1.1234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1459 1.1016 1.1163
February 1.1212 1.0943 1.1060
March 1.0993 1.0822 1.0934
April 1.1075 1.0741 1.0926
May 1.1273 1.0741 1.1012
June 1.1100 1.0628 1.0823
July 1.0794 1.0396 1.0617
August 1.0857 1.0512 1.0662
September 1.1167 1.0574 1.0892
October 1.1301 1.0806 1.1043
November 1.1140 1.0671 1.0895
December 1.1166 1.1013 1.1073