YEARLY HIGH
0.1724 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1536 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1626 CAD

2015 SBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.1724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0188 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1589 to the December average rate of 0.1694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1724 was up 11.26% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1549, 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 862 CAD
2014 Average 755 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 768 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.81 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1706
0.1559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CAD 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 0.1596, compared to 0.1656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0129 CAD (High: 0.1665 / Low: 0.1536). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 CAD (High: 0.1682 / Low: 0.1654).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1694) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1526), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0168 (+10.98%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1694
2014 Avg (December) 0.1526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1665 0.1536 0.1589
February 0.1663 0.1593 0.1622
March 0.1645 0.1608 0.1626
April 0.1624 0.1556 0.1591
May 0.1615 0.1549 0.1578
June 0.1614 0.1554 0.1571
July 0.1650 0.1594 0.1624
August 0.1673 0.1631 0.1649
September 0.1682 0.1654 0.1666
October 0.1675 0.1611 0.1641
November 0.1685 0.1641 0.1665
December 0.1724 0.1647 0.1694