YEARLY HIGH
0.9619 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.8727 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9156 BOB

2011 SBD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SBD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 0.9619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.8727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0892 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8959 to the December average rate of 0.9032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.9619 was up 1.09% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.9516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,810 BOB
2010 Average 4,486 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 4,364 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 446.15 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.9466
0.8913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.9104, compared to 0.9209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0502 BOB (High: 0.9457 / Low: 0.8955). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 BOB (High: 0.9080 / Low: 0.8956).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0502
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

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 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 0.9420) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0320 (+3.52%).

2011 Avg (July) 0.9420
2010 Avg (July) 0.9100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9078 0.8727 0.8959
February 0.9138 0.8919 0.9042
March 0.9240 0.9097 0.9146
April 0.9310 0.9029 0.9154
May 0.9310 0.8871 0.9082
June 0.9409 0.9009 0.9241
July 0.9619 0.9265 0.9420
August 0.9513 0.9210 0.9380
September 0.9457 0.8955 0.9183
October 0.9254 0.8848 0.9057
November 0.9371 0.8977 0.9180
December 0.9080 0.8956 0.9032