YEARLY HIGH
12.7200 SBD
YEARLY LOW
11.7093 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2083 SBD

2011 GBP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 12.7200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 11.7093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0107 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3031 to the December average rate of 11.9110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 12.7200 was down 1.89% compared to the 2010 peak of 12.9653, 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 63,600 SBD
2010 Average 60,404 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 58,547 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,053.27 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

12.6479
11.8440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 12.4114, compared to 12.0051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.5730 SBD (High: 12.4860 / Low: 11.9131). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2003 SBD (High: 12.5995 / Low: 12.3992).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5730
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3620 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 12.5809) against the same month in 2010 (average: 11.6870), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8939 (+7.65%).

2011 Avg (May) 12.5809
2010 Avg (May) 11.6870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4349 12.1402 12.3031
February 12.6062 12.3465 12.4929
March 12.5463 12.1709 12.3552
April 12.5995 12.3992 12.5174
May 12.7200 12.4717 12.5809
June 12.4860 11.9131 12.2190
July 12.2091 11.7093 11.9407
August 12.2414 11.9802 12.1256
September 12.0320 11.8136 11.9535
October 12.3326 11.9452 12.1566
November 12.0805 11.7758 11.9435
December 12.0531 11.7386 11.9110