YEARLY HIGH
0.1391 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1305 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1368 USD

2014 SBD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1386 to the December average rate of 0.1322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1391 was down 1.95% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1418, 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 695 USD
2013 Average 699 USD
Yearly Trough Low 652 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.91 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1393
0.1315
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to USD 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 0.1377, compared to 0.1359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0036 USD (High: 0.1341 / Low: 0.1305). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.1377 / Low: 0.1375).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.1386) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1410), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-1.65%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.1386
2013 Avg (January) 0.1410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1391 0.1375 0.1386
February 0.1379 0.1374 0.1376
March 0.1377 0.1375 0.1376
April 0.1377 0.1370 0.1375
May 0.1373 0.1361 0.1369
June 0.1386 0.1368 0.1379
July 0.1386 0.1377 0.1382
August 0.1386 0.1376 0.1382
September 0.1386 0.1353 0.1370
October 0.1359 0.1349 0.1354
November 0.1356 0.1336 0.1344
December 0.1341 0.1305 0.1322