YEARLY HIGH
5.8928 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.3027 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5458 SBD

2023 AUD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AUD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 5.8928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 5.3027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5901 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7515 to the December average rate of 5.6696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.8928 was down 3.05% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.0780, 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 29,464 SBD
2022 Average 28,262 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 26,514 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,950.54 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.7914
5.3128
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 5.5993, compared to 5.4922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.3521 SBD (High: 5.8928 / Low: 5.5407). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1289 SBD (High: 5.4422 / Low: 5.3133).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3521
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 5.6705) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.7927), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1222 (-2.11%).

2023 Avg (February) 5.6705
2022 Avg (February) 5.7927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8916 5.5585 5.7515
February 5.8928 5.5407 5.6705
March 5.5953 5.3924 5.4982
April 5.6213 5.4814 5.5441
May 5.6512 5.4114 5.5299
June 5.7338 5.4815 5.6017
July 5.7648 5.5467 5.6294
August 5.5381 5.3374 5.4227
September 5.4422 5.3133 5.3946
October 5.4423 5.3027 5.3527
November 5.6411 5.3281 5.4846
December 5.7839 5.5473 5.6696