YEARLY HIGH
0.1979 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1645 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1772 AUD

2022 SBD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.1979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.1645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0333 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1727 to the December average rate of 0.1801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1979 was up 11.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1770, 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 989 AUD
2021 Average 830 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 823 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.68 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1949
0.1659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to AUD 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 0.1722, compared to 0.1821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0148 AUD (High: 0.1917 / Low: 0.1769). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 AUD (High: 0.1746 / Low: 0.1705).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.1925) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0247 (+14.72%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.1925
2021 Avg (October) 0.1678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1774 0.1700 0.1727
February 0.1746 0.1705 0.1726
March 0.1728 0.1655 0.1683
April 0.1761 0.1645 0.1696
May 0.1792 0.1710 0.1750
June 0.1791 0.1696 0.1752
July 0.1824 0.1742 0.1787
August 0.1777 0.1702 0.1748
September 0.1917 0.1769 0.1828
October 0.1979 0.1879 0.1925
November 0.1934 0.1788 0.1837
December 0.1823 0.1775 0.1801