YEARLY HIGH
2.8734 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.1705 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5804 SBD

2011 PLN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PLN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.8734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 2.1705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7029 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6770 to the December average rate of 2.2471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.8734 was up 0.43% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.8611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 57,469 SBD
2010 Average 51,929 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 43,411 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,058.10 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.8589
2.1915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 2.7257, compared to 2.4351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2677 SBD (High: 2.5552 / Low: 2.2874). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0810 SBD (High: 2.7017 / Low: 2.6207).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2677
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0810

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1709 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 2.8033) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.4763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3270 (+13.21%).

2011 Avg (May) 2.8033
2010 Avg (May) 2.4763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7189 2.6148 2.6770
February 2.7384 2.6426 2.6925
March 2.7017 2.6207 2.6649
April 2.8418 2.6999 2.7846
May 2.8734 2.7608 2.8033
June 2.8012 2.6485 2.7316
July 2.6968 2.5740 2.6443
August 2.6917 2.5290 2.5765
September 2.5552 2.2874 2.4056
October 2.4826 2.3236 2.4281
November 2.3755 2.2417 2.3091
December 2.3128 2.1705 2.2471