YEARLY HIGH
0.1765 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1619 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1694 SGD

2022 SBD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.1765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1673 to the December average rate of 0.1644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1765 was up 3.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1702, 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 883 SGD
2021 Average 838 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 810 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.88 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1753
0.1634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SGD 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 0.1690, compared to 0.1698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0076 SGD (High: 0.1729 / Low: 0.1653). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SGD (High: 0.1683 / Low: 0.1666).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.1743) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+3.86%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.1743
2021 Avg (October) 0.1678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1683 0.1666 0.1673
February 0.1682 0.1657 0.1666
March 0.1698 0.1677 0.1689
April 0.1727 0.1691 0.1704
May 0.1726 0.1682 0.1705
June 0.1719 0.1688 0.1704
July 0.1728 0.1681 0.1710
August 0.1700 0.1662 0.1681
September 0.1764 0.1699 0.1726
October 0.1765 0.1712 0.1743
November 0.1729 0.1653 0.1683
December 0.1660 0.1619 0.1644