YEARLY HIGH
0.0916 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0856 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0894 XDR

2024 SBD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.0856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0889 to the December average rate of 0.0910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0916 was down 0.42% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0920, 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 458 XDR
2023 Average 449 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 428 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.03 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0913
0.0880
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 0.0891, compared to 0.0897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0037 XDR (High: 0.0893 / Low: 0.0856). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XDR (High: 0.0896 / Low: 0.0888).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.0910) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+2.63%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.0910
2023 Avg (December) 0.0887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0899 0.0881 0.0889
February 0.0901 0.0887 0.0891
March 0.0893 0.0856 0.0888
April 0.0900 0.0888 0.0893
May 0.0896 0.0888 0.0892
June 0.0901 0.0889 0.0895
July 0.0902 0.0889 0.0895
August 0.0889 0.0875 0.0883
September 0.0894 0.0876 0.0889
October 0.0906 0.0889 0.0899
November 0.0913 0.0898 0.0905
December 0.0916 0.0904 0.0910