YEARLY HIGH
5.7444 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.8139 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2491 GMD

2015 SBD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 5.7444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 4.8139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9305 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6455 to the December average rate of 4.8819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.7444 was down 2.04% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.8637, 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 28,722 GMD
2014 Average 27,289 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 24,069 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,652.43 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.7219
4.8055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to GMD 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 5.5528, compared to 4.9455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.5590 GMD (High: 5.5591 / Low: 5.0001). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0521 GMD (High: 5.6018 / Low: 5.5497).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5590
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0521

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 5.6455) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.2802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3653 (+6.92%).

2015 Avg (January) 5.6455
2014 Avg (January) 5.2802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7444 5.5361 5.6455
February 5.6837 5.5027 5.5896
March 5.6482 5.4846 5.5477
April 5.5850 5.5200 5.5435
May 5.6018 5.5497 5.5739
June 5.5591 5.0001 5.4169
July 5.0659 4.9507 5.0153
August 5.0222 4.9268 4.9864
September 5.1084 4.8879 4.9445
October 5.0097 4.8494 4.9193
November 5.0106 4.8663 4.9254
December 4.9545 4.8139 4.8819