2023 SBD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2784.3398 STD

YEARLY LOW

2622.4752 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2707.6641 STD

2023 SBD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 2784.3398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 2622.4752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 161.8646 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2761.7042 to the December average rate of 2634.5807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2784.3398 was down 4.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 2904.5410, 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 13,921,699 STD

2022 Average 13,620,921 STD

Yearly Trough Low 13,112,376 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 809,323.02 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2787.3497

2620.6926

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to STD 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 2756.4862, compared to 2658.8421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 97.6441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2756.4862

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2658.8421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 70.5492 STD (High: 2739.7229 / Low: 2669.1737). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9484 STD (High: 2668.9412 / Low: 2657.9929).

July Spread (Volatile) ±70.5492

August Spread (Stable) ±10.9484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 57.4582 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -57.4582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 2772.0827) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2614.2974), the exchange rate shifted by +157.7853 (+6.04%).

2023 Avg (February) 2772.0827

2022 Avg (February) 2614.2974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2778.5280	2750.1014	2761.7042
February	2784.3398	2760.9484	2772.0827
March	2783.7784	2760.9484	2773.4617
April	2772.5064	2738.3292	2752.4390
May	2750.1014	2736.4060	2741.1092
June	2743.2539	2731.8410	2738.1204
July	2739.7229	2669.1737	2719.9763
August	2668.9412	2657.9929	2662.5181
September	2662.2554	2635.9199	2652.6891
October	2657.7985	2622.4752	2642.1685
November	2661.5097	2623.5754	2641.1199
December	2646.6557	2624.6069	2634.5807