YEARLY HIGH
4.3736 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.1325 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2117 SBD

2024 BBD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BBD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 4.3736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 4.1325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2411 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2104 to the December average rate of 4.1896, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.3736 was up 2.95% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.2482, 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 21,868 SBD
2023 Average 20,865 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 20,663 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,205.27 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.2514
4.1447
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 4.2305, compared to 4.1930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.1716 SBD (High: 4.3736 / Low: 4.2020). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 SBD (High: 4.2560 / Low: 4.2376).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1716
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0694 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 4.2330) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.1147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1183 (+2.87%).

2024 Avg (March) 4.2330
2023 Avg (March) 4.1147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2268 4.1755 4.2104
February 4.2556 4.2023 4.2266
March 4.3736 4.2020 4.2330
April 4.2738 4.2201 4.2394
May 4.2560 4.2376 4.2426
June 4.2448 4.2197 4.2309
July 4.2380 4.2023 4.2248
August 4.2742 4.2020 4.2396
September 4.2380 4.1462 4.1702
October 4.1755 4.1325 4.1536
November 4.1953 4.1497 4.1803
December 4.1918 4.1673 4.1896