YEARLY HIGH
4.8696 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.7022 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7868 SBD

2022 AZN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AZN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4.8696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 4.7022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1674 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7505 to the December average rate of 4.8384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.8696 was up 1.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.7943, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,348 SBD
2021 Average 23,585 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 23,511 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 837.06 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.8569
4.7012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 4.7507, compared to 4.8228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0730 SBD (High: 4.8535 / Low: 4.7805). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 SBD (High: 4.8415 / Low: 4.8258).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0730
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 4.8384) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.7565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0819 (+1.72%).

2022 Avg (December) 4.8384
2021 Avg (December) 4.7565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7708 4.7381 4.7505
February 4.7727 4.7464 4.7580
March 4.7534 4.7153 4.7332
April 4.7343 4.7022 4.7142
May 4.7805 4.7229 4.7673
June 4.8000 4.7689 4.7812
July 4.8296 4.7912 4.7968
August 4.8535 4.8276 4.8439
September 4.8535 4.7805 4.8141
October 4.8257 4.7941 4.8045
November 4.8415 4.8258 4.8393
December 4.8696 4.8217 4.8384