YEARLY HIGH
0.1647 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1528 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1567 SBD

2022 ETB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ETB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.1528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1628 to the December average rate of 0.1536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1647 was down 19.63% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 823 SBD
2021 Average 917 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 764 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.64 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1638
0.1527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1583, compared to 0.1552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0046 SBD (High: 0.1626 / Low: 0.1580). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SBD (High: 0.1543 / Low: 0.1528).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1628) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2031), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0402 (-19.82%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1628
2021 Avg (January) 0.2031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1647 0.1621 0.1628
February 0.1626 0.1580 0.1602
March 0.1583 0.1560 0.1573
April 0.1573 0.1547 0.1559
May 0.1578 0.1553 0.1570
June 0.1573 0.1553 0.1564
July 0.1574 0.1547 0.1560
August 0.1579 0.1555 0.1568
September 0.1567 0.1537 0.1554
October 0.1559 0.1536 0.1546
November 0.1559 0.1539 0.1548
December 0.1543 0.1528 0.1536