2015 RUB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1566 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1093 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1295 SBD

2015 RUB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.1566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0473 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1190 to the December average rate of 0.1157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1566 was down 28.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 783 SBD

2014 Average 967 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 547 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.45 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1559

0.1120

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1351, compared to 0.1239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1351

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0207 SBD (High: 0.1556 / Low: 0.1349). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 SBD (High: 0.1218 / Low: 0.1154).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0207

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.1522) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2094), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0572 (-27.30%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.1522

2014 Avg (May) 0.2094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1297	0.1097	0.1190
February	0.1252	0.1093	0.1201
March	0.1350	0.1230	0.1290
April	0.1556	0.1349	0.1468
May	0.1566	0.1478	0.1522
June	0.1470	0.1392	0.1437
July	0.1417	0.1303	0.1380
August	0.1297	0.1129	0.1220
September	0.1218	0.1154	0.1191
October	0.1302	0.1205	0.1262
November	0.1257	0.1183	0.1225
December	0.1218	0.1110	0.1157