YEARLY HIGH
1.1027 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.8937 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0191 BOB

2011 BWP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BWP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 1.1027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.8937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2089 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0523 to the December average rate of 0.9176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1027 was up 1.54% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,513 BOB
2010 Average 5,143 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 4,469 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,044.72 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0966
0.9013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BOB 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 1.0580, compared to 0.9802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1223 BOB (High: 1.0452 / Low: 0.9229). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 BOB (High: 1.0711 / Low: 1.0452).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1223
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0469 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 1.0803) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0442 (+4.27%).

2011 Avg (April) 1.0803
2010 Avg (April) 1.0361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0867 1.0271 1.0523
February 1.0543 1.0182 1.0325
March 1.0711 1.0452 1.0559
April 1.1027 1.0586 1.0803
May 1.1027 1.0328 1.0641
June 1.0802 1.0361 1.0627
July 1.0823 1.0327 1.0608
August 1.0725 1.0003 1.0326
September 1.0452 0.9229 0.9857
October 0.9842 0.9260 0.9549
November 0.9618 0.8937 0.9297
December 0.9361 0.8997 0.9176