YEARLY HIGH
2.9733 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.9242 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3938 SBD

2015 BRL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BRL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 2.9733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 1.9242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0491 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8876 to the December average rate of 2.0874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.9733 was down 10.34% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.3161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 74,334 SBD
2014 Average 77,870 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 48,106 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,227.46 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.9717
1.9615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2.6165, compared to 2.1711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.3305 SBD (High: 2.6959 / Low: 2.3654). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1200 SBD (High: 2.1481 / Low: 2.0281).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3305
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2714 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 2.8876) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.0330), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1455 (-4.80%).

2015 Avg (January) 2.8876
2014 Avg (January) 3.0330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9733 2.8211 2.8876
February 2.8529 2.6509 2.7412
March 2.6959 2.3654 2.4697
April 2.6529 2.4479 2.5482
May 2.5924 2.4406 2.5285
June 2.5672 2.4409 2.5238
July 2.5353 2.3410 2.4587
August 2.3354 2.2056 2.2736
September 2.1656 1.9242 2.0457
October 2.1269 1.9881 2.0543
November 2.1916 2.0456 2.1069
December 2.1481 2.0281 2.0874