YEARLY HIGH
1.8567 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.5388 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6671 SCR

2022 SBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.8567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 1.5388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3179 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7057 to the December average rate of 1.6252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8567 was down 31.20% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.6987, 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 9,283 SCR
2021 Average 10,064 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 7,694 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,589.26 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8090
1.5933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SCR 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 1.7067, compared to 1.6275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.2466 SCR (High: 1.8567 / Low: 1.6101). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 SCR (High: 1.7984 / Low: 1.7820).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2466
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1501 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.7057) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.6523), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9465 (-35.69%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.7057
2021 Avg (January) 2.6523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8567 1.6101 1.7057
February 1.7946 1.6000 1.6939
March 1.7984 1.7820 1.7911
April 1.8122 1.6243 1.7748
May 1.7653 1.5678 1.6247
June 1.7655 1.5716 1.6499
July 1.7530 1.5712 1.6262
August 1.6810 1.5593 1.6113
September 1.7467 1.5494 1.6394
October 1.6962 1.5850 1.6349
November 1.6776 1.5388 1.6279
December 1.7256 1.5669 1.6252