YEARLY HIGH
3.2366 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.0582 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1169 SBD

2024 XCD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XCD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 3.2366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 3.0582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1784 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1159 to the December average rate of 3.1005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.2366 was up 2.95% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.1439, 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 16,183 SBD
2023 Average 15,441 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 15,291 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 891.95 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.1462
3.0673
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 3.1307, compared to 3.1030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.1270 SBD (High: 3.2366 / Low: 3.1096). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 SBD (High: 3.1496 / Low: 3.1360).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1270
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0513 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 3.1326) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.0451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0875 (+2.87%).

2024 Avg (March) 3.1326
2023 Avg (March) 3.0451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1280 3.0901 3.1159
February 3.1493 3.1099 3.1279
March 3.2366 3.1096 3.1326
April 3.1628 3.1230 3.1374
May 3.1496 3.1360 3.1397
June 3.1413 3.1228 3.1310
July 3.1363 3.1099 3.1265
August 3.1631 3.1096 3.1375
September 3.1363 3.0684 3.0861
October 3.0901 3.0582 3.0739
November 3.1047 3.0709 3.0936
December 3.1021 3.0840 3.1005