YEARLY HIGH
192.8050 LBP
YEARLY LOW
186.2335 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
189.3938 LBP

2021 SBD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 192.8050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 186.2335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5715 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.4757 to the December average rate of 187.8006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 192.8050 was down 3.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 200.6552, 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 964,025 LBP
2020 Average 917,692 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 931,167 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,857.54 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

191.1310
187.4979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LBP 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 190.0808, compared to 188.7068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.0808
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.7068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 6.5715 LBP (High: 192.8050 / Low: 186.2335). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0418 LBP (High: 190.4888 / Low: 188.4469).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.5715
February Spread (Stable) ±2.0418

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 1.7923 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 190.6196) against the same month in 2020 (average: 180.4207), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1990 (+5.65%).

2021 Avg (March) 190.6196
2020 Avg (March) 180.4207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 190.9788 187.8770 189.4757
February 190.4888 188.4469 189.3699
March 192.8050 186.2335 190.6196
April 191.1583 188.8010 189.8374
May 191.8836 188.6643 190.8283
June 192.3037 188.5437 190.3538
July 191.7567 187.5507 189.1284
August 189.7135 187.4157 188.0970
September 190.2400 187.5335 188.5059
October 190.7329 187.3388 189.1160
November 190.7041 187.6186 189.5929
December 190.0146 186.4667 187.8006