YEARLY HIGH
5156.1638 IRR
YEARLY LOW
4972.6493 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5059.4802 IRR

2023 SBD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 5156.1638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 4972.6493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 183.5145 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5074.2298 to the December average rate of 4993.2533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5156.1638 was down 2.60% compared to the 2022 peak of 5293.6957, 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 25,780,819 IRR
2022 Average 25,972,121 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 24,863,246 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 917,572.57 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5141.1120
4979.8116
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 5094.9492, compared to 5024.0111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 70.9381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5094.9492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5024.0111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 121.3659 IRR (High: 5137.9173 / Low: 5016.5513). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.3043 IRR (High: 5060.7566 / Low: 5047.4523).

January Spread (Volatile) ±121.3659
August Spread (Stable) ±13.3043

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 27.3551 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.3551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 5123.4633) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5254.7237), the exchange rate shifted by -131.2604 (-2.50%).

2023 Avg (March) 5123.4633
2022 Avg (March) 5254.7237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5137.9173 5016.5513 5074.2298
February 5148.5084 5036.9399 5127.6703
March 5156.1638 5058.5732 5123.4633
April 5135.2855 5068.9826 5096.1082
May 5093.7865 5065.4225 5076.7242
June 5081.1035 5056.9720 5071.4996
July 5073.1765 4976.3854 5049.8179
August 5060.7566 5047.4523 5052.0943
September 5051.0662 4998.4385 5030.2169
October 5038.1372 4972.6493 5009.9914
November 5048.1583 4974.7354 5008.6927
December 5021.4691 4979.6362 4993.2533