YEARLY HIGH
2639.8442 STD
YEARLY LOW
2494.0941 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2583.0076 STD

2021 SBD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 2639.8442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 2494.0941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.7501 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2555.6124 to the December average rate of 2622.9735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2639.8442 was down 1.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 2681.5926, 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 13,199,221 STD
2020 Average 13,068,080 STD
Yearly Trough Low 12,470,471 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 728,750.51 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2630.6507
2538.5232
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 2574.1146, compared to 2591.9006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.7860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2574.1146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2591.9006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 117.0978 STD (High: 2611.1919 / Low: 2494.0941). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8589 STD (High: 2605.7280 / Low: 2596.8691).

March Spread (Volatile) ±117.0978
May Spread (Stable) ±8.8589

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 35.9183 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.9183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2622.9735) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2570.7921), the exchange rate shifted by +52.1814 (+2.03%).

2021 Avg (December) 2622.9735
2020 Avg (December) 2570.7921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2568.1634 2533.8204 2555.6124
February 2561.1108 2527.5169 2546.2005
March 2611.1919 2494.0941 2576.8818
April 2609.1078 2588.5378 2598.0811
May 2605.7280 2596.8691 2601.9150
June 2599.3592 2545.2412 2565.9967
July 2571.7326 2553.6472 2563.2449
August 2586.5332 2566.5990 2574.8091
September 2608.9025 2566.5359 2573.0946
October 2609.0617 2591.8269 2601.0998
November 2632.6967 2600.0398 2616.1817
December 2639.8442 2611.9849 2622.9735