YEARLY HIGH
21.9199 DJF
YEARLY LOW
20.8953 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.3115 DJF

2023 SBD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 21.9199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 20.8953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0246 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5076 to the December average rate of 21.0579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 21.9199 was down 2.49% compared to the 2022 peak of 22.4807, 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 109,599 DJF
2022 Average 109,384 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 104,477 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,122.80 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

21.6734
20.9997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to DJF 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 21.4740, compared to 21.1490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.4740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.5717 DJF (High: 21.9199 / Low: 21.3482). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1430 DJF (High: 21.4398 / Low: 21.2968).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5717
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1662 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 21.6172) against the same month in 2022 (average: 21.9960), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3788 (-1.72%).

2023 Avg (February) 21.6172
2022 Avg (February) 21.9960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.6679 21.3775 21.5076
February 21.9199 21.3482 21.6172
March 21.6901 21.4090 21.5874
April 21.6014 21.0805 21.4212
May 21.4398 21.2968 21.3596
June 21.4274 21.2321 21.3507
July 21.3459 20.9444 21.2381
August 21.4069 21.1176 21.2585
September 21.2917 21.0410 21.1930
October 21.2855 20.9326 21.0905
November 21.1811 20.8953 21.0559
December 21.2005 20.9257 21.0579