YEARLY HIGH
1.7444 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.4154 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5790 SBD

2022 BRL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BRL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1.7444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.4154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3290 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4627 to the December average rate of 1.5679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.7444 was up 6.86% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43,609 SBD
2021 Average 37,214 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 35,384 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,225.10 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7128
1.4399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.5962, compared to 1.5618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.1538 SBD (High: 1.7178 / Low: 1.5640). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0547 SBD (High: 1.5946 / Low: 1.5400).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1538
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0547

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0877 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1.6900) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2587 (+18.07%).

2022 Avg (April) 1.6900
2021 Avg (April) 1.4314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5289 1.4154 1.4627
February 1.6129 1.5202 1.5556
March 1.6958 1.5583 1.6196
April 1.7444 1.6034 1.6900
May 1.7178 1.5640 1.6390
June 1.7000 1.5489 1.6103
July 1.5873 1.4811 1.5226
August 1.6394 1.5558 1.6030
September 1.6099 1.5058 1.5655
October 1.5836 1.5051 1.5524
November 1.6317 1.5175 1.5590
December 1.5946 1.5400 1.5679