YEARLY HIGH
0.1582 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1465 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1511 BOB

2011 KGS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KGS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 0.1582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.1465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1478 to the December average rate of 0.1479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1582 was down 1.04% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 791 BOB
2010 Average 763 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 733 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.48 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1566
0.1468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1495, compared to 0.1528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0065 BOB (High: 0.1538 / Low: 0.1473). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BOB (High: 0.1482 / Low: 0.1467).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.1558) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+3.49%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.1558
2010 Avg (August) 0.1505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1488 0.1465 0.1478
February 0.1482 0.1467 0.1477
March 0.1485 0.1467 0.1476
April 0.1499 0.1467 0.1488
May 0.1536 0.1480 0.1511
June 0.1554 0.1519 0.1540
July 0.1570 0.1519 0.1547
August 0.1582 0.1523 0.1558
September 0.1562 0.1522 0.1541
October 0.1561 0.1522 0.1542
November 0.1538 0.1473 0.1500
December 0.1493 0.1470 0.1479