YEARLY HIGH
0.2527 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2453 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2493 BBD

2021 SBD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.2527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.2453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2499 to the December average rate of 0.2473, 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 0.2527 was up 1.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2499, 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 1,264 BBD
2020 Average 1,215 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,226 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.33 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2513
0.2469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BBD 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 0.2503, compared to 0.2483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0075 BBD (High: 0.2527 / Low: 0.2453). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.2485 / Low: 0.2481).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.2507) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2416), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+3.80%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.2507
2020 Avg (March) 0.2416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2510 0.2479 0.2499
February 0.2506 0.2489 0.2499
March 0.2527 0.2453 0.2507
April 0.2512 0.2500 0.2505
May 0.2513 0.2505 0.2509
June 0.2507 0.2493 0.2501
July 0.2493 0.2481 0.2488
August 0.2485 0.2481 0.2483
September 0.2484 0.2480 0.2482
October 0.2492 0.2479 0.2484
November 0.2494 0.2480 0.2487
December 0.2479 0.2468 0.2473