YEARLY HIGH
3.8545 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.6405 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7435 SBD

2023 FJD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FJD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 3.8545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 3.6405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2140 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7947 to the December average rate of 3.8178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.8545 was down 1.01% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.8938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,272 SBD
2022 Average 18,600 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 18,203 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,069.91 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.8299
3.6844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 3.7488, compared to 3.7382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.1671 SBD (High: 3.8086 / Low: 3.6415). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0729 SBD (High: 3.7734 / Low: 3.7005).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1671
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0729

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0624 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 3.8178) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.7250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0928 (+2.49%).

2023 Avg (December) 3.8178
2022 Avg (December) 3.7250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8326 3.7266 3.7947
February 3.8056 3.7136 3.7529
March 3.7355 3.6621 3.7103
April 3.7734 3.7005 3.7469
May 3.8001 3.6997 3.7427
June 3.7937 3.6846 3.7453
July 3.8403 3.7257 3.7720
August 3.7726 3.6445 3.7096
September 3.7235 3.6405 3.6988
October 3.7468 3.6471 3.6966
November 3.8086 3.6415 3.7343
December 3.8545 3.7757 3.8178