2022 SBD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 SBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the SBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 72.8416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 67.7862.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0554 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.0335 to the December average rate of 69.1634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 72.8416 was down 0.97% compared to the 2021 peak of 73.5576, 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 2022.
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 71.9304, compared to 69.5245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4059 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 1.8083 SOS (High: 70.5472 / Low: 68.7389). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7449 SOS (High: 69.5311 / Low: 68.7862).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.2922 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 72.3281) against the same month in 2021 (average: 72.7307), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4026 (-0.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72.5683 | 71.1842 | 72.0335 |
| February | 72.5172 | 71.0669 | 71.8844 |
| March | 72.8030 | 71.7844 | 72.2967 |
| April | 72.8416 | 71.9354 | 72.3281 |
| May | 72.0912 | 71.1392 | 71.6173 |
| June | 71.8248 | 70.8556 | 71.4224 |
| July | 71.2513 | 69.5039 | 70.6324 |
| August | 70.5929 | 68.9020 | 69.3403 |
| September | 70.5472 | 68.7389 | 69.4156 |
| October | 70.0528 | 68.8042 | 69.5800 |
| November | 69.2891 | 67.7862 | 69.0153 |
| December | 69.5311 | 68.7862 | 69.1634 |