2022 SBD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4562 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4398 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4478 QAR

2022 SBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.4562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4509 to the December average rate of 0.4432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4562 was down 1.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4610, 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 2,281 QAR

2021 Average 2,271 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,199 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.03 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4556

0.4410

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SBD to QAR 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 0.4510, compared to 0.4446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4510

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0078 QAR (High: 0.4513 / Low: 0.4435). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 QAR (High: 0.4440 / Low: 0.4413).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.4544) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4560), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.34%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.4544

2021 Avg (April) 0.4560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4520	0.4489	0.4509
February	0.4519	0.4488	0.4502
March	0.4542	0.4506	0.4526
April	0.4562	0.4526	0.4544
May	0.4535	0.4480	0.4494
June	0.4528	0.4462	0.4486
July	0.4513	0.4435	0.4484
August	0.4440	0.4413	0.4423
September	0.4480	0.4413	0.4449
October	0.4508	0.4438	0.4460
November	0.4457	0.4414	0.4427
December	0.4472	0.4398	0.4432