YEARLY HIGH
1.6359 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.5971 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6219 BOB

2011 VEF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the VEF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.6359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 1.5971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0388 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6264 to the December average rate of 1.6053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.6359 was down 49.97% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.2699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,180 BOB
2010 Average 8,381 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 7,986 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193.86 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.6329
1.6027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 1.6269, compared to 1.6168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0375 BOB (High: 1.6347 / Low: 1.5971). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 BOB (High: 1.6115 / Low: 1.6015).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 1.6304) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.6354), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0050 (-0.31%).

2011 Avg (February) 1.6304
2010 Avg (February) 1.6354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6331 1.6177 1.6264
February 1.6359 1.6195 1.6304
March 1.6341 1.6183 1.6284
April 1.6337 1.6196 1.6287
May 1.6331 1.6025 1.6265
June 1.6347 1.6002 1.6211
July 1.6332 1.5999 1.6209
August 1.6347 1.5971 1.6184
September 1.6332 1.5986 1.6171
October 1.6331 1.5976 1.6248
November 1.6328 1.5991 1.6145
December 1.6115 1.6015 1.6053