YEARLY HIGH
0.9161 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.8232 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8707 SDG

2015 BOB to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.9161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.8232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0929 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8480 to the December average rate of 0.8911, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.9161 was up 10.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,580 SDG
2014 Average 4,120 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 4,116 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 464.49 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8954
0.8437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SDG 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 0.8607, compared to 0.8808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0481 SDG (High: 0.8713 / Low: 0.8232). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SDG (High: 0.8655 / Low: 0.8617).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0481
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.8911) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0665 (+8.07%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.8911
2014 Avg (December) 0.8246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8713 0.8232 0.8480
February 0.8663 0.8434 0.8628
March 0.8663 0.8433 0.8607
April 0.8655 0.8617 0.8637
May 0.8668 0.8611 0.8635
June 0.8671 0.8631 0.8654
July 0.8711 0.8642 0.8661
August 0.8858 0.8682 0.8809
September 0.8845 0.8804 0.8823
October 0.8866 0.8793 0.8812
November 0.8838 0.8797 0.8828
December 0.9161 0.8797 0.8911