2014 SBD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 SBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the SBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 157.6189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 93.9784.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.6405 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.2008 to the December average rate of 96.6032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 157.6189 was down 31.20% compared to the 2013 peak of 229.0854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
SBD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 139.5105, compared to 110.0386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.4719 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 11.9509 SOS (High: 116.6251 / Low: 104.6742). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5093 SOS (High: 117.8818 / Low: 115.3725).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.9173 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 153.2008) against the same month in 2013 (average: 225.3805), the exchange rate shifted by -72.1798 (-32.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 157.6189 | 149.0158 | 153.2008 |
| February | 150.0056 | 143.8721 | 147.1407 |
| March | 143.7753 | 135.5472 | 140.0283 |
| April | 136.6997 | 133.3629 | 134.8356 |
| May | 134.6835 | 129.1052 | 132.7932 |
| June | 131.0019 | 127.3862 | 129.0642 |
| July | 127.7427 | 117.2771 | 124.5993 |
| August | 117.8818 | 115.3725 | 116.6820 |
| September | 116.6251 | 104.6742 | 112.5281 |
| October | 106.3938 | 103.8432 | 105.6216 |
| November | 106.3597 | 99.9789 | 104.1973 |
| December | 100.9874 | 93.9784 | 96.6032 |