YEARLY HIGH
2.2036 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.0495 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1393 MDL

2026 SBD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 2.2036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.0495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1541 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0786 to the December average rate of 2.1765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2036 was down 1.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.2298, 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 11,018 MDL
2025 Average 10,414 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 10,248 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 770.32 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.1863
2.0688
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.1331, compared to 2.1765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0778 MDL (High: 2.1877 / Low: 2.1098). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 MDL (High: 2.1590 / Low: 2.1325).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0778
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2.1654) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.0468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1186 (+5.79%).

2026 Avg (June) 2.1654
2025 Avg (June) 2.0468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1104 2.0495 2.0786
February 2.1300 2.0828 2.1059
March 2.1900 2.1222 2.1556
April 2.1877 2.1098 2.1464
May 2.1590 2.1325 2.1465
June 2.2036 2.1409 2.1654
July 2.1902 2.1635 2.1765