YEARLY HIGH
0.4931 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4502 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4710 PEN

2022 SBD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.4502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0428 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4821 to the December average rate of 0.4651, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4931 was down 3.96% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5134, 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 2,465 PEN
2021 Average 2,419 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 2,251 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.11 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4893
0.4582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to PEN 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 0.4677, compared to 0.4743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0280 PEN (High: 0.4782 / Low: 0.4502). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 PEN (High: 0.4903 / Low: 0.4825).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.4821) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0290 (+6.39%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.4821
2021 Avg (January) 0.4532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4931 0.4744 0.4821
February 0.4771 0.4610 0.4687
March 0.4701 0.4600 0.4648
April 0.4776 0.4536 0.4663
May 0.4782 0.4502 0.4632
June 0.4664 0.4565 0.4608
July 0.4872 0.4690 0.4777
August 0.4775 0.4633 0.4703
September 0.4885 0.4668 0.4751
October 0.4903 0.4825 0.4867
November 0.4848 0.4627 0.4709
December 0.4717 0.4595 0.4651