YEARLY HIGH
0.0962 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0823 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0915 SBD

2015 LRD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LRD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0832 to the December average rate of 0.0945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0962 was up 5.69% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 481 SBD
2014 Average 415 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 411 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.67 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0957
0.0820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0903, compared to 0.0928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0091 SBD (High: 0.0926 / Low: 0.0835). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SBD (High: 0.0916 / Low: 0.0906).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0945) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+14.33%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0945
2014 Avg (December) 0.0827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0840 0.0823 0.0832
February 0.0926 0.0835 0.0910
March 0.0928 0.0900 0.0917
April 0.0921 0.0910 0.0917
May 0.0916 0.0906 0.0913
June 0.0943 0.0917 0.0929
July 0.0937 0.0923 0.0928
August 0.0943 0.0899 0.0919
September 0.0927 0.0897 0.0909
October 0.0952 0.0921 0.0937
November 0.0943 0.0919 0.0930
December 0.0962 0.0913 0.0945