YEARLY HIGH
0.0149 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0147 SBD

2023 SOS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SOS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.0149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0149 was up 1.15% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SOS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 75 SBD
2022 Average 71 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 71 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.17 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0148
0.0144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to SBD 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 0.0146, compared to 0.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 SBD (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0143). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0146).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 0.0147) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.88%).

2023 Avg (July) 0.0147
2022 Avg (July) 0.0142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
February 0.0147 0.0143 0.0145
March 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
April 0.0148 0.0145 0.0146
May 0.0147 0.0146 0.0146
June 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
July 0.0149 0.0147 0.0147
August 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
September 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
October 0.0149 0.0147 0.0148
November 0.0149 0.0147 0.0148
December 0.0149 0.0147 0.0148