YEARLY HIGH
1.2354 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.9905 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1130 SBD

2011 BWP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BWP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.2354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.9905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2449 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1748 to the December average rate of 1.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2354 was up 0.26% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,177 SBD
2010 Average 5,735 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,952 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,224.31 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1970
0.9959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 1.1622, compared to 1.0639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.1016 SBD (High: 1.2354 / Low: 1.1338). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 SBD (High: 1.1653 / Low: 1.1411).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1016
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0416 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.1748) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+0.44%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.1748
2010 Avg (January) 1.1697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2354 1.1338 1.1748
February 1.1551 1.1300 1.1419
March 1.1653 1.1411 1.1544
April 1.1966 1.1644 1.1802
May 1.1957 1.1566 1.1717
June 1.1679 1.1243 1.1500
July 1.1476 1.1076 1.1262
August 1.1457 1.0827 1.1009
September 1.1052 1.0190 1.0732
October 1.0699 1.0263 1.0543
November 1.0287 0.9905 1.0127
December 1.0407 0.9956 1.0160