YEARLY HIGH
19.1485 LRD
YEARLY LOW
17.9301 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7871 LRD

2022 SBD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 19.1485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 17.9301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2184 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5016 to the December average rate of 18.7473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 19.1485 was down 12.71% compared to the 2021 peak of 21.9375, 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 95,743 LRD
2021 Average 103,634 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 89,651 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,091.97 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

19.1487
18.4428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LRD 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 18.8367, compared to 18.7374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0993 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.9411 LRD (High: 18.8712 / Low: 17.9301). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0672 LRD (High: 18.7415 / Low: 18.6742).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9411
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0672

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2737 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 19.0899) against the same month in 2021 (average: 21.7621), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6722 (-12.28%).

2022 Avg (March) 19.0899
2021 Avg (March) 21.7621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8712 17.9301 18.5016
February 19.1104 18.8293 19.0005
March 19.1485 19.0402 19.0899
April 19.0520 18.8797 18.9965
May 18.8957 18.6393 18.7228
June 18.7489 18.6427 18.7090
July 18.8453 18.6045 18.7044
August 18.7706 18.6101 18.6547
September 18.9251 18.6968 18.8014
October 18.8709 18.7263 18.8137
November 18.7415 18.6742 18.7031
December 18.8121 18.6572 18.7473