YEARLY HIGH
6.3952 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.9157 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1823 SBD

2023 CAD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CAD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 6.3952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 5.9157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4795 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1584 to the December average rate of 6.3069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.3952 was down 1.22% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.4743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,976 SBD
2022 Average 31,276 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 29,579 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,397.40 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.3548
5.9754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 6.1412, compared to 6.2234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.1839 SBD (High: 6.2515 / Low: 6.0676). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1063 SBD (High: 6.3821 / Low: 6.2757).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1839
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1169 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 6.3069) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.0457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2612 (+4.32%).

2023 Avg (December) 6.3069
2022 Avg (December) 6.0457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2011 6.0443 6.1584
February 6.2109 6.0330 6.1183
March 6.0926 5.9157 6.0070
April 6.2107 6.0679 6.1350
May 6.2320 6.0937 6.1549
June 6.3390 6.1985 6.2733
July 6.3821 6.2757 6.3232
August 6.3058 6.1493 6.2062
September 6.2625 6.1362 6.1990
October 6.2406 6.0762 6.1498
November 6.2515 6.0676 6.1551
December 6.3952 6.2229 6.3069