YEARLY HIGH
4.0923 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.7640 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9293 SBD

2015 BBD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BBD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 4.0923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 3.7640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3283 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8042 to the December average rate of 4.0485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.0923 was up 6.79% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.8323, 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 20,462 SBD
2014 Average 18,280 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 18,820 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,641.53 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.0730
3.7797
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 3.8687, compared to 3.9900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.1156 SBD (High: 3.9240 / Low: 3.8084). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 SBD (High: 3.9888 / Low: 3.9681).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1156
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 4.0485) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.7831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2654 (+7.02%).

2015 Avg (December) 4.0485
2014 Avg (December) 3.7831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8406 3.7640 3.8042
February 3.9133 3.7993 3.8576
March 3.9240 3.8084 3.8785
April 3.9019 3.8477 3.8810
May 3.8793 3.8392 3.8599
June 3.9626 3.8748 3.9312
July 3.9935 3.9276 3.9527
August 4.0007 3.9681 3.9854
September 3.9888 3.9681 3.9834
October 4.0239 3.9538 3.9807
November 4.0583 3.9538 3.9890
December 4.0923 4.0046 4.0485