YEARLY HIGH
11.6944 BOB
YEARLY LOW
10.6019 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1769 BOB

2011 GBP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 11.6944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 10.6019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0925 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0224 to the December average rate of 10.7572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 11.6944 was up 1.83% compared to the 2010 peak of 11.4848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,472 BOB
2010 Average 54,178 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 53,010 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,462.57 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

11.5281
10.6871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 11.2987, compared to 11.0550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.6818 BOB (High: 11.3035 / Low: 10.6217). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2023 BOB (High: 11.3898 / Low: 11.1875).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6818
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3975 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 11.4581) against the same month in 2010 (average: 10.8094), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6487 (+6.00%).

2011 Avg (April) 11.4581
2010 Avg (April) 10.8094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1987 10.8290 11.0224
February 11.3898 11.1875 11.2956
March 11.4325 11.1704 11.3001
April 11.6944 11.1952 11.4581
May 11.6930 11.2163 11.4254
June 11.4862 10.9983 11.2907
July 11.4637 10.9335 11.2472
August 11.5801 11.1204 11.3740
September 11.3496 10.7007 10.9765
October 11.3035 10.6217 11.0104
November 11.2200 10.6391 10.9649
December 10.8302 10.6019 10.7572