YEARLY HIGH
3.3377 BBD
YEARLY LOW
3.0738 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2079 BBD

2011 GBP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 3.3377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 3.0738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2640 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1546 to the December average rate of 3.1205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.3377 was up 2.03% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.2712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,689 BBD
2010 Average 15,458 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 15,369 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,319.79 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.2903
3.1051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to BBD 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 3.2329, compared to 3.1829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1702 BBD (High: 3.2440 / Low: 3.0738). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0493 BBD (High: 3.2488 / Low: 3.1995).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1702
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0493

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 0.1117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 3.2749) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.0666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2083 (+6.79%).

2011 Avg (April) 3.2749
2010 Avg (April) 3.0666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1996 3.0969 3.1546
February 3.2488 3.1995 3.2251
March 3.2761 3.1959 3.2306
April 3.3377 3.2151 3.2749
May 3.3373 3.2224 3.2700
June 3.2866 3.1947 3.2424
July 3.2807 3.1785 3.2299
August 3.3077 3.2368 3.2717
September 3.2440 3.0738 3.1600
October 3.2237 3.0763 3.1543
November 3.2082 3.0897 3.1612
December 3.1392 3.0816 3.1205