YEARLY HIGH
0.0937 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0881 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0906 GBP

2021 SBD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 0.0937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.0881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0916 to the December average rate of 0.0929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0937 was down 11.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1053, 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 469 GBP
2020 Average 474 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 440 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.21 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0933
0.0888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to GBP 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 0.0902, compared to 0.0911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0037 GBP (High: 0.0918 / Low: 0.0881). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 GBP (High: 0.0924 / Low: 0.0909).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0929) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.46%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0929
2020 Avg (December) 0.0925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0924 0.0909 0.0916
February 0.0913 0.0886 0.0901
March 0.0918 0.0881 0.0905
April 0.0914 0.0894 0.0905
May 0.0909 0.0882 0.0891
June 0.0906 0.0884 0.0892
July 0.0914 0.0888 0.0900
August 0.0912 0.0892 0.0900
September 0.0924 0.0895 0.0903
October 0.0916 0.0898 0.0908
November 0.0933 0.0910 0.0925
December 0.0937 0.0913 0.0929