YEARLY HIGH
11.5634 SBD
YEARLY LOW
10.3144 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1605 SBD

2022 XDR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 11.5634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 10.3144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2490 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3299 to the December average rate of 10.9224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 11.5634 was down 1.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.7469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,817 SBD
2021 Average 57,149 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 51,572 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,245.06 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

11.3902
10.8799
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 11.2079, compared to 11.1131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0948 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 1.2063 SBD (High: 11.5207 / Low: 10.3144). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0797 SBD (High: 11.3646 / Low: 11.2849).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2063
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0797

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.1612 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 11.0836) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.2976), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2140 (-1.89%).

2022 Avg (November) 11.0836
2021 Avg (November) 11.2976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3646 11.2849 11.3299
February 11.4497 11.3013 11.3477
March 11.3141 11.1426 11.2147
April 11.1771 11.0216 11.0936
May 11.2072 10.9941 11.1226
June 11.2064 11.0588 11.1387
July 11.2017 11.0302 11.0939
August 11.2566 11.1187 11.1874
September 11.5207 10.3144 11.2147
October 11.5116 10.4363 11.1763
November 11.5634 10.7557 11.0836
December 11.0150 10.8126 10.9224