YEARLY HIGH
0.4879 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4538 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4676 SBD

2026 MDL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.4538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0341 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4811 to the December average rate of 0.4595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4879 was down 2.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,440 SBD
2025 Average 2,403 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,269 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.56 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4833
0.4573
JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL 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 0.4689, compared to 0.4595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0169 SBD (High: 0.4740 / Low: 0.4571). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 SBD (High: 0.4622 / Low: 0.4566).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4811) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0265 (+5.84%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4811
2025 Avg (January) 0.4546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4879 0.4739 0.4811
February 0.4801 0.4695 0.4749
March 0.4712 0.4566 0.4639
April 0.4740 0.4571 0.4659
May 0.4689 0.4632 0.4659
June 0.4671 0.4538 0.4618
July 0.4622 0.4566 0.4595