YEARLY HIGH
2703.9867 SOS
YEARLY LOW
2462.8126 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2589.1491 SOS

2011 GBP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 2703.9867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 2462.8126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 241.1740 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2526.3536 to the December average rate of 2531.0788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2703.9867 was up 3.83% compared to the 2010 peak of 2604.2263, 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 13,519,933 SOS
2010 Average 12,046,202 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 12,314,063 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,205,870.22 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2687.1462
2511.7360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to SOS 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 2590.7406, compared to 2587.5576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2590.7406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2587.5576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 147.1769 SOS (High: 2643.8385 / Low: 2496.6617). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 49.0978 SOS (High: 2608.6661 / Low: 2559.5683).

September Spread (Volatile) ±147.1769
February Spread (Stable) ±49.0978

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 103.8083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -103.8083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 2672.5287) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2511.8968), the exchange rate shifted by +160.6319 (+6.39%).

2011 Avg (August) 2672.5287
2010 Avg (August) 2511.8968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2560.5217 2477.4327 2526.3536
February 2608.6661 2559.5683 2582.4994
March 2629.4755 2556.7564 2588.6658
April 2669.8097 2572.8917 2620.3280
May 2669.4890 2578.2900 2613.8133
June 2653.9742 2572.6624 2612.7837
July 2681.9758 2544.1804 2627.8709
August 2703.9867 2646.0450 2672.5287
September 2643.8385 2496.6617 2568.7204
October 2612.6071 2499.4924 2558.5158
November 2606.0155 2502.7990 2566.6307
December 2551.7039 2462.8126 2531.0788