YEARLY HIGH
0.6271 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4293 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4867 SBD

2011 ETB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ETB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.4293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1978 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6130 to the December average rate of 0.4426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6271 was down 16.64% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,135 SBD
2010 Average 3,378 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,146 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 988.97 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6308
0.4169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.5326, compared to 0.4409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.1564 SBD (High: 0.6026 / Low: 0.4462). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 SBD (High: 0.4462 / Low: 0.4406).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1564
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1241 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.6130) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7310), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1180 (-16.14%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.6130
2010 Avg (January) 0.7310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6271 0.6019 0.6130
February 0.6131 0.6009 0.6074
March 0.6028 0.5928 0.5983
April 0.6026 0.4462 0.4741
May 0.4646 0.4476 0.4571
June 0.4515 0.4403 0.4459
July 0.4388 0.4293 0.4352
August 0.4390 0.4311 0.4347
September 0.4494 0.4342 0.4426
October 0.4541 0.4422 0.4502
November 0.4459 0.4357 0.4399
December 0.4462 0.4406 0.4426