YEARLY HIGH
0.5197 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3363 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4232 BRL

2015 SBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 0.5197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.3363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1834 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3464 to the December average rate of 0.4792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5197 was up 43.36% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3625, 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 2,598 BRL
2014 Average 1,609 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,682 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 916.81 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5034
0.3321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BRL 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 0.3835, compared to 0.4628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0579 BRL (High: 0.5197 / Low: 0.4618). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 BRL (High: 0.3545 / Low: 0.3363).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0579
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.4892) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1692 (+52.90%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.4892
2014 Avg (September) 0.3199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3545 0.3363 0.3464
February 0.3772 0.3505 0.3650
March 0.4228 0.3709 0.4054
April 0.4085 0.3769 0.3926
May 0.4097 0.3857 0.3956
June 0.4097 0.3895 0.3963
July 0.4272 0.3944 0.4070
August 0.4534 0.4282 0.4399
September 0.5197 0.4618 0.4892
October 0.5030 0.4702 0.4869
November 0.4889 0.4563 0.4748
December 0.4931 0.4655 0.4792