YEARLY HIGH
4.1391 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.9968 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0687 SBD

2022 BBD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4.1391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 3.9968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1423 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0377 to the December average rate of 4.1127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.1391 was up 1.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.0771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,696 SBD
2021 Average 20,056 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 19,984 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 711.50 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.1283
3.9960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 4.0381, compared to 4.0994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0621 SBD (High: 4.1255 / Low: 4.0634). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 SBD (High: 4.1153 / Low: 4.1019).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 0.0254 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 4.1127) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.0444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0683 (+1.69%).

2022 Avg (December) 4.1127
2021 Avg (December) 4.0444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0552 4.0274 4.0377
February 4.0568 4.0344 4.0443
March 4.0404 4.0080 4.0232
April 4.0242 3.9968 4.0070
May 4.0634 4.0145 4.0522
June 4.0800 4.0536 4.0641
July 4.1052 4.0725 4.0773
August 4.1255 4.1035 4.1173
September 4.1255 4.0634 4.0920
October 4.1019 4.0750 4.0838
November 4.1153 4.1019 4.1134
December 4.1391 4.0984 4.1127