YEARLY HIGH
11.8753 SBD
YEARLY LOW
10.9522 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4776 SBD

2026 XDR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 11.8753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 10.9522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9230 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6737 to the December average rate of 11.4106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.8753 was down 1.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.0043, 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 59,376 SBD
2025 Average 57,648 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 54,761 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,615.10 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.7132
11.2606
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 11.5186, compared to 11.3545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.5308 SBD (High: 11.4830 / Low: 10.9522). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 11.4106 / Low: 11.4106).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5308
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2600 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 11.6737) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.9679), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7058 (+6.43%).

2026 Avg (January) 11.6737
2025 Avg (January) 10.9679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8753 11.5566 11.6737
February 11.7634 11.5965 11.6755
March 11.6561 11.2971 11.4155
April 11.6326 11.3116 11.5192
May 11.5609 11.4322 11.4837
June 11.4830 10.9522 11.3442
July 11.3538 11.2438 11.2984
August 11.4106 11.4106 11.4106