YEARLY HIGH
3.1439 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.0332 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0879 SBD

2023 XCD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XCD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 3.1439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 3.0332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1107 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0581 to the December average rate of 3.1294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.1439 was up 2.64% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.0631, 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 15,719 SBD
2022 Average 15,056 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 15,166 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 553.56 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.1379
3.0366
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 3.0639, compared to 3.1120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0639
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.0599 SBD (High: 3.1424 / Low: 3.0826). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 SBD (High: 3.1019 / Low: 3.0891).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0599
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 3.1205) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.0223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0982 (+3.25%).

2023 Avg (October) 3.1205
2022 Avg (October) 3.0223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0709 3.0395 3.0581
February 3.0589 3.0332 3.0466
March 3.0589 3.0338 3.0451
April 3.0841 3.0461 3.0683
May 3.0863 3.0709 3.0810
June 3.0915 3.0786 3.0844
July 3.1424 3.0826 3.0954
August 3.1019 3.0891 3.0966
September 3.1278 3.0969 3.1081
October 3.1439 3.1021 3.1205
November 3.1426 3.0978 3.1217
December 3.1413 3.1152 3.1294