YEARLY HIGH
2.0133 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.6895 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8421 LSL

2021 SBD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 2.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.6895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3238 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8842 to the December average rate of 1.9620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0133 was down 12.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2885, 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 10,066 LSL
2020 Average 9,992 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 8,447 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,619.15 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.9851
1.7084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LSL 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 1.8193, compared to 1.8649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1509 LSL (High: 2.0133 / Low: 1.8624). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0621 LSL (High: 1.8432 / Low: 1.7811).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1509
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0702 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1.9278) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.08%).

2021 Avg (November) 1.9278
2020 Avg (November) 1.9263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9337 1.8115 1.8842
February 1.8787 1.8078 1.8456
March 1.9452 1.8355 1.8799
April 1.8432 1.7811 1.8096
May 1.8193 1.7269 1.7650
June 1.7879 1.6895 1.7314
July 1.8453 1.7719 1.8039
August 1.9005 1.7927 1.8388
September 1.8819 1.7482 1.8091
October 1.8906 1.7944 1.8477
November 2.0133 1.8624 1.9278
December 2.0011 1.9167 1.9620