YEARLY HIGH
0.1703 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1545 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1599 CAD

2022 SBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.1703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.1545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1564 to the December average rate of 0.1654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1703 was up 6.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1602, 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 851 CAD
2021 Average 781 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 772 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.05 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1689
0.1552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CAD 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 0.1575, compared to 0.1624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0114 CAD (High: 0.1697 / Low: 0.1583). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 CAD (High: 0.1587 / Low: 0.1564).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.1678) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+8.57%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.1678
2021 Avg (October) 0.1546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1583 0.1548 0.1564
February 0.1587 0.1564 0.1573
March 0.1601 0.1553 0.1572
April 0.1601 0.1558 0.1577
May 0.1611 0.1557 0.1585
June 0.1604 0.1545 0.1577
July 0.1609 0.1558 0.1585
August 0.1594 0.1548 0.1570
September 0.1697 0.1583 0.1627
October 0.1703 0.1653 0.1678
November 0.1671 0.1612 0.1632
December 0.1675 0.1634 0.1654