YEARLY HIGH
2.2211 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.0282 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1239 SBD

2022 PEN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 2.2211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.0282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1929 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0744 to the December average rate of 2.1500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2211 was down 0.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.2250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,105 SBD
2021 Average 10,355 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 10,141 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 964.50 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.1816
2.0431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 2.1390, compared to 2.1089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.1299 SBD (High: 2.2211 / Low: 2.0912). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 SBD (High: 2.0727 / Low: 2.0395).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1299
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0766 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 2.1595) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.1147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0448 (+2.12%).

2022 Avg (May) 2.1595
2021 Avg (May) 2.1147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1079 2.0282 2.0744
February 2.1693 2.0962 2.1336
March 2.1738 2.1272 2.1515
April 2.2046 2.0939 2.1447
May 2.2211 2.0912 2.1595
June 2.1908 2.1440 2.1701
July 2.1320 2.0525 2.0934
August 2.1584 2.0944 2.1263
September 2.1423 2.0470 2.1052
October 2.0727 2.0395 2.0547
November 2.1611 2.0626 2.1239
December 2.1762 2.1200 2.1500