YEARLY HIGH
1.0158 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.9311 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9746 GTQ

2015 SBD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.0158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.9311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0847 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0037 to the December average rate of 0.9397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0158 was down 7.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0951, 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 5,079 GTQ
2014 Average 5,292 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 4,655 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 423.50 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0101
0.9333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to GTQ 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 0.9896, compared to 0.9596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0308 GTQ (High: 1.0088 / Low: 0.9780). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 GTQ (High: 0.9641 / Low: 0.9557).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0308
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.0037) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.0879), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0842 (-7.74%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.0037
2014 Avg (January) 1.0879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0158 0.9907 1.0037
February 1.0069 0.9774 0.9915
March 1.0016 0.9716 0.9831
April 1.0088 0.9780 0.9896
May 1.0052 0.9887 0.9967
June 0.9896 0.9624 0.9733
July 0.9720 0.9586 0.9676
August 0.9641 0.9557 0.9598
September 0.9731 0.9597 0.9659
October 0.9756 0.9565 0.9655
November 0.9708 0.9410 0.9592
December 0.9499 0.9311 0.9397