YEARLY HIGH
0.6984 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.6338 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6620 BBD

2015 LTL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LTL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.6984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.6338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0646 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6802 to the December average rate of 0.6438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6984 was down 13.40% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,492 BBD
2014 Average 3,848 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,169 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 323.02 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6860
0.6342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to BBD 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 0.6744, compared to 0.6495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0384 BBD (High: 0.6817 / Low: 0.6433). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.6817 / Low: 0.6817).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0384
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.6802) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7890), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1089 (-13.80%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.6802
2014 Avg (January) 0.7890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6984 0.6675 0.6802
February 0.6745 0.6682 0.6718
March 0.6817 0.6677 0.6801
April 0.6817 0.6817 0.6817
May 0.6817 0.6584 0.6747
June 0.6817 0.6433 0.6580
July 0.6508 0.6413 0.6467
August 0.6653 0.6436 0.6521
September 0.6616 0.6566 0.6589
October 0.6634 0.6458 0.6571
November 0.6470 0.6338 0.6386
December 0.6482 0.6344 0.6438