YEARLY HIGH
0.1770 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1571 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1660 AUD

2021 SBD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.1770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0199 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1619 to the December average rate of 0.1728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1770 was down 16.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 885 AUD
2020 Average 882 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 785 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.42 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1740
0.1599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to AUD 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 0.1623, compared to 0.1697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0084 AUD (High: 0.1741 / Low: 0.1657). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 AUD (High: 0.1629 / Low: 0.1598).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1728) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1650), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+4.78%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1728
2020 Avg (December) 0.1650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1636 0.1593 0.1619
February 0.1639 0.1571 0.1611
March 0.1656 0.1582 0.1627
April 0.1645 0.1607 0.1627
May 0.1629 0.1598 0.1617
June 0.1672 0.1615 0.1638
July 0.1699 0.1652 0.1675
August 0.1742 0.1678 0.1701
September 0.1728 0.1664 0.1696
October 0.1708 0.1652 0.1678
November 0.1741 0.1657 0.1705
December 0.1770 0.1700 0.1728