YEARLY HIGH
2730.6406 STD
YEARLY LOW
2355.9053 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2532.2633 STD

2011 BOB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 2730.6406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 2355.9053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 374.7353 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2631.1160 to the December average rate of 2686.7674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2730.6406 was down 7.28% compared to the 2010 peak of 2944.9200, 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 13,653,203 STD
2010 Average 13,051,477 STD
Yearly Trough Low 11,779,526 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,873,676.71 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2711.4594
2415.1553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to STD 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 2509.7661, compared to 2554.7605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.9944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2509.7661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2554.7605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 201.7290 STD (High: 2635.1180 / Low: 2433.3890). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 67.3899 STD (High: 2543.0021 / Low: 2475.6122).

September Spread (Volatile) ±201.7290
March Spread (Stable) ±67.3899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 68.4265 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -68.4265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 2686.7674) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2659.4283), the exchange rate shifted by +27.3391 (+1.03%).

2011 Avg (December) 2686.7674
2010 Avg (December) 2659.4283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2709.9618 2568.9452 2631.1160
February 2602.5811 2530.0098 2571.2758
March 2543.0021 2475.6122 2508.2738
April 2529.5342 2355.9053 2439.8473
May 2506.5063 2355.9053 2453.4902
June 2509.4382 2409.3621 2454.5936
July 2519.7386 2413.2191 2463.8495
August 2534.3372 2424.9751 2472.0210
September 2635.1180 2433.3890 2530.3635
October 2664.3335 2489.5588 2576.4895
November 2665.5034 2501.2360 2599.0720
December 2730.6406 2624.4126 2686.7674