YEARLY HIGH
0.1251 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1208 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1229 BMD

2022 SBD to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.1251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1238 to the December average rate of 0.1216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1251 was down 1.00% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1264, 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 625 BMD
2021 Average 623 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 604 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.50 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1251
0.1211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BMD 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 0.1238, compared to 0.1220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0019 BMD (High: 0.1230 / Low: 0.1212). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BMD (High: 0.1219 / Low: 0.1215).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.1248) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1252), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.37%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.1248
2021 Avg (April) 0.1252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1241 0.1233 0.1238
February 0.1239 0.1232 0.1236
March 0.1247 0.1237 0.1243
April 0.1251 0.1242 0.1248
May 0.1245 0.1230 0.1234
June 0.1233 0.1225 0.1230
July 0.1228 0.1218 0.1226
August 0.1218 0.1212 0.1214
September 0.1230 0.1212 0.1222
October 0.1227 0.1219 0.1224
November 0.1219 0.1215 0.1216
December 0.1220 0.1208 0.1216