YEARLY HIGH
192.2146 LBP
YEARLY LOW
177.7419 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
186.2670 LBP

2022 SBD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 192.2146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 177.7419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4727 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 187.1976 to the December average rate of 184.6157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 192.2146 was down 0.31% compared to the 2021 peak of 192.8050, 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 961,073 LBP
2021 Average 946,960 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 888,710 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,363.45 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

189.7386
183.8412
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 187.6368, compared to 184.8971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 187.6368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.8971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 11.1212 LBP (High: 188.8631 / Low: 177.7419). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7498 LBP (High: 186.3663 / Low: 184.6164).

September Spread (Volatile) ±11.1212
July Spread (Stable) ±1.7498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8283 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 187.4189) against the same month in 2021 (average: 190.8283), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4094 (-1.79%).

2022 Avg (May) 187.4189
2021 Avg (May) 190.8283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 189.3316 186.0693 187.1976
February 188.0922 185.7341 187.1956
March 189.6040 185.4758 188.1329
April 190.1597 188.3503 189.2471
May 192.2146 185.7190 187.4189
June 188.1502 185.1911 186.6288
July 186.3663 184.6164 185.3738
August 185.8437 183.1858 184.3327
September 188.8631 177.7419 184.7462
October 187.8070 183.5633 185.9662
November 186.2792 181.5603 184.3483
December 185.9281 183.4766 184.6157