YEARLY HIGH
7.9466 LSL
YEARLY LOW
5.6596 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3844 LSL

2015 BBD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BBD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 7.9466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 5.6596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2870 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7833 to the December average rate of 7.5319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 7.9466 was up 35.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.8434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,733 LSL
2014 Average 27,118 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 28,298 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,434.93 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

7.7068
5.6084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to LSL 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 5.9590, compared to 6.8099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.7665 LSL (High: 7.9466 / Low: 7.1801). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1587 LSL (High: 5.8632 / Low: 5.7044).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7665
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1587

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0783 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 7.5319) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.7497), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7822 (+31.00%).

2015 Avg (December) 7.5319
2014 Avg (December) 5.7497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8632 5.7044 5.7833
February 5.8890 5.6596 5.7959
March 6.2471 5.8250 6.0395
April 6.0998 5.8998 5.9984
May 6.0793 5.8901 5.9834
June 6.2973 6.0628 6.1533
July 6.3314 6.1162 6.2245
August 6.6521 6.3141 6.4481
September 7.0178 6.6575 6.8284
October 6.9583 6.5425 6.7501
November 7.2217 6.8783 7.0762
December 7.9466 7.1801 7.5319