YEARLY HIGH
0.3512 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.3058 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3262 LTL

2011 SBD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SBD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.3058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0454 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3312 to the December average rate of 0.3434, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3512 was down 5.90% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3732, 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 1,756 LTL
2010 Average 1,668 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,529 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.13 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3464
0.3095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LTL 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 0.3207, compared to 0.3318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.0178 LTL (High: 0.3512 / Low: 0.3334). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 LTL (High: 0.3269 / Low: 0.3221).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.3434) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+4.83%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.3434
2010 Avg (December) 0.3276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3382 0.3228 0.3312
February 0.3289 0.3233 0.3266
March 0.3254 0.3192 0.3225
April 0.3166 0.3087 0.3125
May 0.3169 0.3058 0.3126
June 0.3260 0.3125 0.3186
July 0.3340 0.3216 0.3271
August 0.3269 0.3221 0.3250
September 0.3345 0.3261 0.3312
October 0.3372 0.3203 0.3266
November 0.3404 0.3324 0.3373
December 0.3512 0.3334 0.3434