2023 SBD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1886 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.1697 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1804 AUD

2023 SBD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 0.1886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1739 to the December average rate of 0.1764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1886 was down 4.69% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1979, 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 943 AUD

2022 Average 886 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 848 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.42 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1881

0.1726

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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 0.1787, compared to 0.1822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0108 AUD (High: 0.1805 / Low: 0.1697). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 AUD (High: 0.1882 / Low: 0.1837).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 0.1868) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1925), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0057 (-2.95%).

2023 Avg (October) 0.1868

2022 Avg (October) 0.1925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1799	0.1697	0.1739
February	0.1805	0.1697	0.1764
March	0.1854	0.1787	0.1819
April	0.1824	0.1779	0.1804
May	0.1848	0.1770	0.1809
June	0.1824	0.1744	0.1785
July	0.1803	0.1735	0.1777
August	0.1874	0.1806	0.1844
September	0.1882	0.1837	0.1854
October	0.1886	0.1837	0.1868
November	0.1877	0.1773	0.1824
December	0.1803	0.1729	0.1764