YEARLY HIGH
8.2783 SBD
YEARLY LOW
7.9937 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1375 SBD

2022 BMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 8.2783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 7.9937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2846 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0753 to the December average rate of 8.2253, 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 8.2783 was up 1.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.1542, 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 41,391 SBD
2021 Average 40,113 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 39,968 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,423.00 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.2567
7.9920
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 8.0761, compared to 8.1988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1242 SBD (High: 8.2510 / Low: 8.1268). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0268 SBD (High: 8.2306 / Low: 8.2038).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1242
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0268

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 0.0507 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 8.2253) against the same month in 2021 (average: 8.0888), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1366 (+1.69%).

2022 Avg (December) 8.2253
2021 Avg (December) 8.0888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1103 8.0548 8.0753
February 8.1136 8.0689 8.0886
March 8.0808 8.0161 8.0464
April 8.0483 7.9937 8.0141
May 8.1268 8.0289 8.1043
June 8.1600 8.1071 8.1281
July 8.2104 8.1450 8.1545
August 8.2510 8.2070 8.2346
September 8.2510 8.1268 8.1839
October 8.2037 8.1500 8.1676
November 8.2306 8.2038 8.2269
December 8.2783 8.1969 8.2253