YEARLY HIGH
4.0784 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.0122 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0297 SBD

2026 BBD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 4.0784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 4.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0662 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0598 to the December average rate of 4.0349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.0784 was down 3.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.2376, 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 20,392 SBD
2025 Average 20,773 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 20,061 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 331.03 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.0640
4.0135
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 4.0288, compared to 4.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0526 SBD (High: 4.0784 / Low: 4.0258). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 SBD (High: 4.0259 / Low: 4.0210).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0526
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0346 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.0598) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.2172), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1575 (-3.73%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.0598
2025 Avg (January) 4.2172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0784 4.0258 4.0598
February 4.0291 4.0209 4.0252
March 4.0259 4.0210 4.0236
April 4.0291 4.0130 4.0215
May 4.0243 4.0122 4.0177
June 4.0325 4.0136 4.0251
July 4.0487 4.0243 4.0349