YEARLY HIGH
0.5799 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.5156 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5404 MYR

2022 SBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 0.5799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.5156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0643 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5188 to the December average rate of 0.5365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5799 was up 10.13% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5266, 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 2,900 MYR
2021 Average 2,583 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,578 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 321.54 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5802
0.5121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MYR 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 0.5288, compared to 0.5521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0330 MYR (High: 0.5774 / Low: 0.5443). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 MYR (High: 0.5204 / Low: 0.5157).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.5745) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0574 (+11.09%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.5745
2021 Avg (October) 0.5171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5204 0.5157 0.5188
February 0.5206 0.5156 0.5177
March 0.5264 0.5185 0.5218
April 0.5438 0.5248 0.5324
May 0.5429 0.5373 0.5406
June 0.5455 0.5389 0.5413
July 0.5474 0.5401 0.5444
August 0.5461 0.5391 0.5422
September 0.5690 0.5431 0.5545
October 0.5799 0.5682 0.5745
November 0.5774 0.5443 0.5604
December 0.5400 0.5313 0.5365