YEARLY HIGH
0.1920 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.1001 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1297 AZN

2015 SBD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.1001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0919 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1030 to the December average rate of 0.1456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1920 was up 76.08% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 960 AZN
2014 Average 536 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 500 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 459.48 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1498
0.0988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to AZN 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 0.1253, compared to 0.1341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0637 AZN (High: 0.1920 / Low: 0.1283). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 AZN (High: 0.1324 / Low: 0.1312).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0637
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1456) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0419 (+40.44%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1456
2014 Avg (December) 0.1036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1042 0.1021 0.1030
February 0.1368 0.1001 0.1089
March 0.1377 0.1335 0.1351
April 0.1364 0.1344 0.1354
May 0.1368 0.1354 0.1359
June 0.1355 0.1325 0.1334
July 0.1336 0.1315 0.1329
August 0.1326 0.1314 0.1318
September 0.1324 0.1312 0.1318
October 0.1325 0.1301 0.1315
November 0.1327 0.1291 0.1314
December 0.1920 0.1283 0.1456