YEARLY HIGH
26.4253 GYD
YEARLY LOW
25.1129 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.7143 GYD

2022 SBD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 26.4253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 25.1129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3124 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9001 to the December average rate of 25.4472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 26.4253 was up 0.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 26.4216, 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 132,127 GYD
2021 Average 130,366 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 125,565 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,561.90 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

26.2122
25.3305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to GYD 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 25.9130, compared to 25.5155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.9130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.5155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.4955 GYD (High: 25.7957 / Low: 25.3001). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2089 GYD (High: 25.5367 / Low: 25.3278).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4955
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2089

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 0.3255 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 26.1388) against the same month in 2021 (average: 26.2039), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0651 (-0.25%).

2022 Avg (April) 26.1388
2021 Avg (April) 26.2039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.9719 25.7428 25.9001
February 25.9734 25.6999 25.8588
March 26.1180 25.8732 26.0081
April 26.4253 26.0160 26.1388
May 26.0690 25.7282 25.8133
June 25.9843 25.6254 25.7589
July 25.7463 25.5197 25.6509
August 25.5367 25.3278 25.4285
September 25.7639 25.2955 25.5522
October 25.7957 25.3001 25.6104
November 25.4956 25.1129 25.4040
December 25.5894 25.2749 25.4472