YEARLY HIGH
0.4595 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.4436 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4514 AED

2022 SBD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.4595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4548 to the December average rate of 0.4465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4595 was down 1.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4642, 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 2,297 AED
2021 Average 2,289 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,218 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.20 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4596
0.4448
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 0.4548, compared to 0.4480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0068 AED (High: 0.4520 / Low: 0.4452). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AED (High: 0.4477 / Low: 0.4463).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.4583) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4600), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.37%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.4583
2021 Avg (April) 0.4600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4560 0.4529 0.4548
February 0.4552 0.4527 0.4541
March 0.4582 0.4545 0.4565
April 0.4595 0.4564 0.4583
May 0.4575 0.4519 0.4532
June 0.4531 0.4501 0.4519
July 0.4510 0.4474 0.4504
August 0.4475 0.4452 0.4460
September 0.4520 0.4452 0.4488
October 0.4507 0.4477 0.4497
November 0.4477 0.4463 0.4465
December 0.4481 0.4436 0.4465