YEARLY HIGH
1.0516 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.9088 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9760 SBD

2015 NOK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NOK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 1.0516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.9088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1428 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9920 to the December average rate of 0.9325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0516 was down 15.49% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.2444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,258 SBD
2014 Average 5,814 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,544 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 713.95 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0316
0.9136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 0.9984, compared to 0.9536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0647 SBD (High: 0.9901 / Low: 0.9254). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 SBD (High: 0.9757 / Low: 0.9554).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0647
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0440 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 1.0218) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2299), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2082 (-16.93%).

2015 Avg (May) 1.0218
2014 Avg (May) 1.2299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0073 0.9739 0.9920
February 1.0372 0.9894 1.0156
March 1.0020 0.9373 0.9716
April 1.0210 0.9574 0.9832
May 1.0516 0.9935 1.0218
June 1.0205 0.9783 1.0066
July 0.9944 0.9571 0.9741
August 0.9757 0.9554 0.9668
September 0.9824 0.9341 0.9618
October 0.9901 0.9254 0.9629
November 0.9386 0.9088 0.9234
December 0.9477 0.9170 0.9325