YEARLY HIGH
71.9882 CRC
YEARLY LOW
65.3216 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.0547 CRC

2015 SBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 71.9882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 65.3216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6667 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.8092 to the December average rate of 65.8281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 71.9882 was down 6.63% compared to the 2014 peak of 77.0973, 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 359,941 CRC
2014 Average 367,208 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 326,608 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,333.35 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

71.3074
65.3299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CRC 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 69.1831, compared to 66.9262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.1831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.9262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 2.2494 CRC (High: 70.3434 / Low: 68.0940). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6242 CRC (High: 67.3229 / Low: 66.6987).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2494
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0725 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 70.8092) against the same month in 2014 (average: 69.5119), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2973 (+1.87%).

2015 Avg (January) 70.8092
2014 Avg (January) 69.5119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.9882 69.9004 70.8092
February 70.7954 68.8731 69.7368
March 70.3434 68.0940 68.9362
April 69.1096 68.2726 68.5611
May 69.4614 68.6563 68.9338
June 69.0061 67.6413 68.1215
July 68.3001 66.9992 67.7707
August 67.3229 66.6987 66.9544
September 67.4738 66.7536 67.1002
October 67.7100 66.5136 67.1214
November 67.6243 65.5149 66.7828
December 66.3586 65.3216 65.8281