YEARLY HIGH
73.5576 SOS
YEARLY LOW
71.1690 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.4383 SOS

2021 SBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 73.5576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 71.1690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3886 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.5875 to the December average rate of 71.9025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 73.5576 was up 0.96% compared to the 2020 peak of 72.8563, 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 367,788 SOS
2020 Average 352,926 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 355,845 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,943.16 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

73.0773
71.7957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 72.7708, compared to 72.1057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.7708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.1057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 2.3886 SOS (High: 73.5576 / Low: 71.1690). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8253 SOS (High: 72.5321 / Low: 71.7067).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3886
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5987 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5987

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 72.9518) against the same month in 2020 (average: 70.3359), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6159 (+3.72%).

2021 Avg (March) 72.9518
2020 Avg (March) 70.3359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.3422 71.9854 72.5875
February 73.2054 72.2540 72.6018
March 73.5576 71.1690 72.9518
April 73.3660 72.2454 72.7307
May 73.4465 72.0787 72.9705
June 73.3295 72.1368 72.7826
July 72.8321 71.7199 72.1839
August 72.5321 71.7067 71.9325
September 72.6272 71.7474 72.0618
October 73.0152 71.6636 72.2562
November 73.0446 71.7698 72.2972
December 72.6344 71.1798 71.9025