YEARLY HIGH
3.0172 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.9281 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9684 SBD

2021 XCD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 3.0172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 2.9281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0891 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9619 to the December average rate of 2.9930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.0172 was down 4.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.1601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,086 SBD
2020 Average 15,230 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 14,641 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 445.65 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.9974
2.9447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.9562, compared to 2.9807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0891 SBD (High: 3.0172 / Low: 2.9281). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 SBD (High: 2.9829 / Low: 2.9781).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0891
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 2.9514) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.0637), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1122 (-3.66%).

2021 Avg (March) 2.9514
2020 Avg (March) 3.0637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9848 2.9488 2.9619
February 2.9728 2.9532 2.9617
March 3.0172 2.9281 2.9514
April 2.9602 2.9454 2.9544
May 2.9543 2.9449 2.9491
June 2.9685 2.9519 2.9590
July 2.9829 2.9685 2.9749
August 2.9829 2.9781 2.9799
September 2.9841 2.9793 2.9816
October 2.9853 2.9697 2.9789
November 2.9841 2.9673 2.9757
December 2.9986 2.9853 2.9930