2021 SBD to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |