YEARLY HIGH
0.2149 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.2086 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2120 AZN

2021 SBD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.2149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.2086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2125 to the December average rate of 0.2102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2149 was up 1.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2128, 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 1,075 AZN
2020 Average 1,034 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 1,043 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.74 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2137
0.2099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to AZN 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 0.2129, compared to 0.2111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0063 AZN (High: 0.2149 / Low: 0.2086). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AZN (High: 0.2113 / Low: 0.2110).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.2132) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+3.70%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.2132
2020 Avg (March) 0.2056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2134 0.2108 0.2125
February 0.2131 0.2117 0.2125
March 0.2149 0.2086 0.2132
April 0.2137 0.2126 0.2130
May 0.2137 0.2130 0.2134
June 0.2132 0.2120 0.2127
July 0.2120 0.2110 0.2116
August 0.2113 0.2110 0.2112
September 0.2112 0.2109 0.2111
October 0.2119 0.2108 0.2113
November 0.2121 0.2109 0.2115
December 0.2108 0.2098 0.2102