YEARLY HIGH
0.0970 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0865 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0896 XDR

2022 SBD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.0970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0883 to the December average rate of 0.0916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0970 was up 9.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0888, 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 485 XDR
2021 Average 437 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 432 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.36 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0919
0.0878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to XDR 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 0.0892, compared to 0.0900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0102 XDR (High: 0.0970 / Low: 0.0868). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XDR (High: 0.0886 / Low: 0.0880).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.0892) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+2.13%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.0892
2021 Avg (September) 0.0874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0886 0.0880 0.0883
February 0.0885 0.0873 0.0881
March 0.0897 0.0884 0.0892
April 0.0907 0.0895 0.0901
May 0.0910 0.0892 0.0899
June 0.0904 0.0892 0.0898
July 0.0907 0.0893 0.0901
August 0.0899 0.0888 0.0894
September 0.0970 0.0868 0.0892
October 0.0958 0.0869 0.0896
November 0.0930 0.0865 0.0902
December 0.0925 0.0908 0.0916