YEARLY HIGH
8.1542 SBD
YEARLY LOW
7.9134 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0224 SBD

2021 BMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 8.1542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 7.9134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2409 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0046 to the December average rate of 8.0888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.1542 was down 4.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.5402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,771 SBD
2020 Average 41,160 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 39,567 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,204.38 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.1007
7.9581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 7.9894, compared to 8.0554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.2409 SBD (High: 8.1542 / Low: 7.9134). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 SBD (High: 8.0613 / Low: 8.0484).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2409
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0278 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 7.9763) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.2797), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3034 (-3.66%).

2021 Avg (March) 7.9763
2020 Avg (March) 8.2797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0666 7.9693 8.0046
February 8.0342 7.9812 8.0041
March 8.1542 7.9134 7.9763
April 8.0001 7.9602 7.9843
May 7.9841 7.9586 7.9700
June 8.0225 7.9777 7.9969
July 8.0614 8.0225 8.0397
August 8.0613 8.0484 8.0533
September 8.0646 8.0516 8.0580
October 8.0678 8.0257 8.0507
November 8.0646 8.0193 8.0419
December 8.1038 8.0678 8.0888