YEARLY HIGH
2.3951 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.1933 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3179 MDL

2022 SBD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 2.3951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.1933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2018 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2191 to the December average rate of 2.3496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.3951 was up 6.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.2594, 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 11,976 MDL
2021 Average 10,997 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 10,967 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,008.91 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.3865
2.1965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MDL 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 2.2823, compared to 2.3535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0685 MDL (High: 2.3795 / Low: 2.3110). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 MDL (High: 2.3728 / Low: 2.3405).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0685
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 2.3707) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.1621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2086 (+9.65%).

2022 Avg (October) 2.3707
2021 Avg (October) 2.1621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2360 2.1933 2.2191
February 2.2479 2.1981 2.2124
March 2.2937 2.2332 2.2809
April 2.3270 2.2775 2.2987
May 2.3518 2.2940 2.3313
June 2.3748 2.3346 2.3515
July 2.3728 2.3405 2.3596
August 2.3545 2.3214 2.3385
September 2.3926 2.3427 2.3675
October 2.3951 2.3464 2.3707
November 2.3553 2.3204 2.3352
December 2.3795 2.3110 2.3496