YEARLY HIGH
1.0299 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.9470 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9868 HKD

2015 SBD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.0299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.9470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0829 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0191 to the December average rate of 0.9573, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0299 was down 4.48% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0782, 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 5,149 HKD
2014 Average 5,304 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 4,735 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 414.30 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0253
0.9511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to HKD 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 1.0022, compared to 0.9714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0304 HKD (High: 1.0210 / Low: 0.9906). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 HKD (High: 0.9766 / Low: 0.9716).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.0191) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.0754), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0564 (-5.24%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.0191
2014 Avg (January) 1.0754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0299 1.0093 1.0191
February 1.0210 0.9906 1.0053
March 1.0182 0.9897 1.0002
April 1.0072 0.9932 0.9986
May 1.0096 0.9992 1.0042
June 1.0007 0.9782 0.9860
July 0.9872 0.9707 0.9806
August 0.9770 0.9697 0.9727
September 0.9766 0.9716 0.9728
October 0.9801 0.9630 0.9735
November 0.9803 0.9549 0.9716
December 0.9677 0.9470 0.9573