YEARLY HIGH
1.1259 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.8287 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9515 LSL

2011 SBD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SBD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 1.1259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.8287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2972 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8858 to the December average rate of 1.0722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1259 was up 10.63% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0177, 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 5,629 LSL
2010 Average 4,685 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 4,143 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,486.10 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0975
0.8620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LSL 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 0.8982, compared to 1.0049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.1076 LSL (High: 0.9363 / Low: 0.8287). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 LSL (High: 0.9347 / Low: 0.9076).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1076
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.0779) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.8896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1883 (+21.17%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.0779
2010 Avg (November) 0.8896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9363 0.8287 0.8858
February 0.9347 0.9076 0.9278
March 0.9260 0.8956 0.9049
April 0.8982 0.8671 0.8816
May 0.9106 0.8625 0.8893
June 0.9172 0.8875 0.8996
July 0.9344 0.9006 0.9179
August 0.9775 0.8978 0.9549
September 1.0307 0.9448 0.9814
October 1.0471 1.0010 1.0251
November 1.1259 1.0523 1.0779
December 1.1030 1.0452 1.0722