YEARLY HIGH
123.2250 CDF
YEARLY LOW
113.2679 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.9005 CDF

2015 SBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 123.2250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 113.2679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9571 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.7211 to the December average rate of 114.4441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 123.2250 was down 4.16% compared to the 2014 peak of 128.5721, 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 616,125 CDF
2014 Average 631,657 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 566,340 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,785.38 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

122.4488
113.7164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CDF 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 119.6558, compared to 116.1452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 119.6558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.1452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 3.8363 CDF (High: 121.5741 / Low: 117.7378). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5848 CDF (High: 116.7433 / Low: 116.1585).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.8363
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5848

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.1084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 121.7211) against the same month in 2014 (average: 128.1371), the exchange rate shifted by -6.4160 (-5.01%).

2015 Avg (January) 121.7211
2014 Avg (January) 128.1371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 123.2250 120.6552 121.7211
February 121.8084 118.1992 120.0312
March 121.5741 117.7378 119.3628
April 120.3445 118.4628 119.3674
May 120.6741 119.1250 119.7804
June 119.2045 116.5693 117.6720
July 117.9442 115.5806 117.1582
August 116.5265 115.4910 116.1431
September 116.7433 116.1585 116.4136
October 117.5101 115.2502 116.4914
November 117.5101 114.2803 116.2211
December 115.8035 113.2679 114.4441