YEARLY HIGH
6.0780 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.0540 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6533 SBD

2022 AUD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AUD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 6.0780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 5.0540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0240 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7923 to the December average rate of 5.5533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.0780 was down 4.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.3658, 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 30,390 SBD
2021 Average 30,130 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 25,270 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,120.10 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.0164
5.1209
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 5.8086, compared to 5.4980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.4372 SBD (High: 5.6525 / Low: 5.2152). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1398 SBD (High: 5.8659 / Low: 5.7261).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4372
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1398

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2788 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 5.8988) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.1451), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2462 (-4.01%).

2022 Avg (April) 5.8988
2021 Avg (April) 6.1451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8820 5.6380 5.7923
February 5.8659 5.7261 5.7927
March 6.0406 5.7868 5.9418
April 6.0780 5.6785 5.8988
May 5.8468 5.5819 5.7162
June 5.8972 5.5838 5.7096
July 5.7409 5.4838 5.5974
August 5.8753 5.6290 5.7227
September 5.6525 5.2152 5.4743
October 5.3225 5.0540 5.1955
November 5.5918 5.1714 5.4448
December 5.6334 5.4859 5.5533