YEARLY HIGH
252.9923 CDF
YEARLY LOW
242.5147 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
248.2043 CDF

2022 SBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 252.9923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 242.5147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4775 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 248.3251 to the December average rate of 248.6995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 252.9923 was up 0.64% compared to the 2021 peak of 251.3748, 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 1,264,961 CDF
2021 Average 1,240,999 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,212,574 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,387.51 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

251.2709
243.7310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CDF 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 248.5370, compared to 247.8716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 248.5370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 247.8716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 7.7645 CDF (High: 250.2793 / Low: 242.5147). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1296 CDF (High: 249.3542 / Low: 247.2247).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.7645
February Spread (Stable) ±2.1296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.6516 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 250.5318) against the same month in 2021 (average: 248.2165), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3153 (+0.93%).

2022 Avg (October) 250.5318
2021 Avg (October) 248.2165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 249.9575 247.1182 248.3251
February 249.3542 247.2247 248.4254
March 250.5168 247.5646 249.4983
April 252.2959 249.3015 250.6425
May 251.3640 246.0106 247.9910
June 247.6972 244.9483 246.3399
July 245.8891 243.5941 245.0625
August 250.2793 242.5147 244.3593
September 252.8465 246.7626 249.5464
October 252.9923 246.5381 250.5318
November 250.0250 247.5256 249.0304
December 251.4077 245.2198 248.6995