YEARLY HIGH
0.3415 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3314 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3369 XCD

2021 SBD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.3415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.3314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3376 to the December average rate of 0.3341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3415 was up 1.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3377, 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 1,708 XCD
2020 Average 1,642 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,657 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.44 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3396
0.3336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to XCD 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 0.3383, compared to 0.3355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0101 XCD (High: 0.3415 / Low: 0.3314). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XCD (High: 0.3358 / Low: 0.3352).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.3388) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+3.80%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.3388
2020 Avg (March) 0.3264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3391 0.3350 0.3376
February 0.3386 0.3364 0.3376
March 0.3415 0.3314 0.3388
April 0.3395 0.3378 0.3385
May 0.3396 0.3385 0.3391
June 0.3388 0.3369 0.3380
July 0.3369 0.3352 0.3362
August 0.3358 0.3352 0.3356
September 0.3357 0.3351 0.3354
October 0.3367 0.3350 0.3357
November 0.3370 0.3351 0.3361
December 0.3350 0.3335 0.3341