YEARLY HIGH
0.2077 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1741 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1912 SBD

2015 GMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.2077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.1741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0336 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1771 to the December average rate of 0.2049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2077 was up 8.46% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,039 SBD
2014 Average 917 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 870 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168.24 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2076
0.1744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1801, compared to 0.2022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0201 SBD (High: 0.2000 / Low: 0.1799). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SBD (High: 0.1802 / Low: 0.1785).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.2049) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0294 (+16.74%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.2049
2014 Avg (December) 0.1755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1806 0.1741 0.1771
February 0.1817 0.1759 0.1789
March 0.1823 0.1770 0.1803
April 0.1812 0.1791 0.1804
May 0.1802 0.1785 0.1794
June 0.2000 0.1799 0.1847
July 0.2020 0.1974 0.1994
August 0.2030 0.1991 0.2006
September 0.2046 0.1958 0.2023
October 0.2062 0.1996 0.2033
November 0.2055 0.1996 0.2030
December 0.2077 0.2018 0.2049