YEARLY HIGH
5320.7393 IRR
YEARLY LOW
5163.5650 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5255.0323 IRR

2021 SBD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 5320.7393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 5163.5650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 157.1743 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5260.6077 to the December average rate of 5224.8460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5320.7393 was down 33.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 7967.2882, 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 26,603,696 IRR
2020 Average 25,619,581 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 25,817,825 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 785,871.42 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5288.9275
5219.0204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to IRR 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 5270.4213, compared to 5239.6433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.7780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5270.4213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5239.6433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 157.1743 IRR (High: 5320.7393 / Low: 5163.5650). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.5118 IRR (High: 5243.6932 / Low: 5232.1814).

March Spread (Volatile) ±157.1743
August Spread (Stable) ±11.5118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 29.3543 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.3543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 5279.1641) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5087.1376), the exchange rate shifted by +192.0265 (+3.77%).

2021 Avg (March) 5279.1641
2020 Avg (March) 5087.1376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5283.4226 5219.6615 5260.6077
February 5275.5416 5240.7196 5260.4117
March 5320.7393 5163.5650 5279.1641
April 5289.4234 5263.0408 5273.4782
May 5290.4721 5273.6301 5283.1019
June 5278.0138 5248.3672 5265.7641
July 5254.2881 5229.1037 5240.9843
August 5243.6932 5232.1814 5236.6473
September 5243.6932 5230.5996 5237.3491
October 5264.3193 5229.9028 5243.8329
November 5268.5442 5242.0695 5254.2003
December 5239.9650 5213.6189 5224.8460