2011 BOB to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2402 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.9376 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0396 SZL

2011 BOB to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 1.2402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.9376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3026 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9893 to the December average rate of 1.1872, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2402 was up 9.66% 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 6,201 SZL

2010 Average 5,222 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 4,688 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,513.01 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.2097

0.9395

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SZL 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 0.9866, 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 0.1060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9866

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1388 SZL (High: 1.1377 / Low: 0.9989). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0365 SZL (High: 1.0107 / Low: 0.9742).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1388

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0365

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 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.1741) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1798 (+18.08%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.1741

2010 Avg (November) 0.9943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0308	0.9423	0.9893
February	1.0415	0.9944	1.0254
March	1.0107	0.9742	0.9898
April	0.9801	0.9392	0.9620
May	1.0089	0.9376	0.9787
June	0.9988	0.9587	0.9743
July	1.0020	0.9566	0.9745
August	1.0497	0.9592	1.0183
September	1.1377	0.9989	1.0693
October	1.1635	1.1053	1.1323
November	1.2402	1.1252	1.1741
December	1.2207	1.1626	1.1872