YEARLY HIGH
0.4642 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.4504 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4579 AED

2021 SBD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.4642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.4504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4589 to the December average rate of 0.4541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4642 was up 1.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,321 AED
2020 Average 2,231 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,252 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.67 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4616
0.4534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to AED 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 0.4598, compared to 0.4560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0137 AED (High: 0.4642 / Low: 0.4504). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AED (High: 0.4564 / Low: 0.4557).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.4605) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+3.80%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.4605
2020 Avg (March) 0.4436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4609 0.4554 0.4589
February 0.4602 0.4572 0.4589
March 0.4642 0.4504 0.4605
April 0.4614 0.4591 0.4600
May 0.4615 0.4600 0.4609
June 0.4604 0.4578 0.4593
July 0.4579 0.4557 0.4569
August 0.4564 0.4557 0.4561
September 0.4562 0.4555 0.4558
October 0.4577 0.4553 0.4563
November 0.4580 0.4554 0.4567
December 0.4553 0.4532 0.4541