YEARLY HIGH
3.0182 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.9692 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9822 SBD

2026 XCD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3.0182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 2.9692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0490 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0044 to the December average rate of 2.9862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.0182 was down 3.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.1360, 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 15,091 SBD
2025 Average 15,374 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 14,846 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.98 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.0075
2.9702
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.9815, compared to 2.9862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0389 SBD (High: 3.0182 / Low: 2.9793). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 SBD (High: 2.9793 / Low: 2.9757).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0389
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.0044) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.1209), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1165 (-3.73%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.0044
2025 Avg (January) 3.1209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0182 2.9793 3.0044
February 2.9817 2.9757 2.9788
March 2.9793 2.9757 2.9776
April 2.9817 2.9698 2.9761
May 2.9781 2.9692 2.9733
June 2.9842 2.9702 2.9787
July 2.9962 2.9781 2.9862