YEARLY HIGH
19.5463 JMD
YEARLY LOW
18.1357 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.8593 JMD

2022 SBD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 19.5463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 18.1357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4106 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1891 to the December average rate of 18.6334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 19.5463 was up 0.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 19.3753, 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 97,731 JMD
2021 Average 93,874 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 90,679 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,052.89 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

19.4204
18.3445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to JMD 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 19.1255, compared to 18.5932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.5908 JMD (High: 19.0387 / Low: 18.4479). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2864 JMD (High: 18.7628 / Low: 18.4764).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5908
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 19.2857) against the same month in 2021 (average: 18.7300), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5557 (+2.97%).

2022 Avg (April) 19.2857
2021 Avg (April) 18.7300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.3642 19.0021 19.1891
February 19.5131 19.0590 19.3308
March 19.2498 18.9089 19.0811
April 19.5463 19.1220 19.2857
May 19.2533 18.9412 19.0839
June 19.0387 18.4479 18.7823
July 18.7761 18.4270 18.5956
August 18.6601 18.2528 18.4342
September 18.7090 18.1357 18.5121
October 18.9081 18.4906 18.7056
November 18.7628 18.4764 18.6781
December 18.7855 18.3265 18.6334