YEARLY HIGH
1871.3891 LBP
YEARLY LOW
181.5734 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1644.3192 LBP

2023 SBD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1871.3891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 181.5734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1689.8157 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.4226 to the December average rate of 1779.5389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 870.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1871.3891 was up 873.59% compared to the 2022 peak of 192.2146, 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 9,356,946 LBP
2022 Average 931,298 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 907,867 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,449,078.61 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1996.6747
18.5815
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 1500.0133, compared to 1788.6251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 288.6118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1500.0133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1788.6251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 1688.4040 LBP (High: 1871.3891 / Low: 182.9851). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1299 LBP (High: 184.7033 / Low: 181.5734).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1688.4040
January Spread (Stable) ±3.1299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 13.2459 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1538.4449) against the same month in 2022 (average: 187.1956), the exchange rate shifted by +1351.2494 (+721.84%).

2023 Avg (February) 1538.4449
2022 Avg (February) 187.1956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 184.7033 181.5734 183.4226
February 1871.3891 182.9851 1538.4449
March 1855.1418 1804.8240 1831.8336
April 1839.5977 1785.7291 1820.4648
May 1837.4984 1794.7045 1811.7287
June 1831.6168 1797.4056 1814.1855
July 1822.4864 1779.4484 1800.9396
August 1825.2673 1792.5536 1799.4741
September 1806.6916 1782.5417 1792.1298
October 1796.0116 1767.2393 1781.0904
November 1790.7611 1763.8511 1778.5780
December 1790.0513 1770.7647 1779.5389