YEARLY HIGH
1.8734 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.8285 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8580 BOB

2011 SAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.8734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 1.8285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0450 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8635 to the December average rate of 1.8385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.8734 was down 3.66% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.9445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,367 BOB
2010 Average 9,347 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 9,142 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.90 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.8708
1.8355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.8639, compared to 1.8521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8639
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0436 BOB (High: 1.8721 / Low: 1.8285). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 BOB (High: 1.8446 / Low: 1.8337).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 1.8679) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.8738), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0059 (-0.32%).

2011 Avg (February) 1.8679
2010 Avg (February) 1.8738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8703 1.8550 1.8635
February 1.8734 1.8547 1.8679
March 1.8714 1.8556 1.8655
April 1.8709 1.8551 1.8659
May 1.8703 1.8363 1.8635
June 1.8721 1.8330 1.8571
July 1.8704 1.8324 1.8568
August 1.8721 1.8285 1.8539
September 1.8703 1.8318 1.8525
October 1.8702 1.8318 1.8615
November 1.8699 1.8318 1.8497
December 1.8446 1.8337 1.8385