YEARLY HIGH
6.3658 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.6505 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0272 SBD

2021 AUD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 6.3658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 5.6505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7152 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1766 to the December average rate of 5.7867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.3658 was up 3.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.1609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,829 SBD
2020 Average 28,414 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 28,253 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,576.15 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.2512
5.7445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 6.1613, compared to 5.8932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2919 SBD (High: 6.0363 / Low: 5.7444). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1207 SBD (High: 6.2595 / Low: 6.1388).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2919
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1370 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 6.2090) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.4990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7099 (+12.91%).

2021 Avg (February) 6.2090
2020 Avg (February) 5.4990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2789 6.1131 6.1766
February 6.3658 6.1006 6.2090
March 6.3223 6.0394 6.1457
April 6.2244 6.0792 6.1451
May 6.2595 6.1388 6.1844
June 6.1927 5.9801 6.1069
July 6.0547 5.8863 5.9699
August 5.9604 5.7407 5.8793
September 6.0108 5.7864 5.8984
October 6.0533 5.8550 5.9595
November 6.0363 5.7444 5.8651
December 5.8821 5.6505 5.7867