YEARLY HIGH
15.2784 JMD
YEARLY LOW
14.4817 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8620 JMD

2015 SBD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 15.2784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 14.4817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7967 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1107 to the December average rate of 14.7875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 15.2784 was down 2.57% compared to the 2014 peak of 15.6814, 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 76,392 JMD
2014 Average 75,844 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 72,408 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,983.49 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

15.1532
14.6435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to JMD 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 14.8999, compared to 14.8241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.4798 JMD (High: 15.1405 / Low: 14.6607). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1123 JMD (High: 14.8828 / Low: 14.7705).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4798
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1123

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 0.2405 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 15.1107) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.7498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3609 (+2.45%).

2015 Avg (January) 15.1107
2014 Avg (January) 14.7498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.2784 14.9182 15.1107
February 15.2028 14.7580 14.9748
March 15.1489 14.6856 14.8440
April 14.9658 14.6724 14.7798
May 15.1249 14.8614 14.9653
June 14.9324 14.6170 14.7248
July 14.7834 14.4887 14.6898
August 14.7546 14.4817 14.6860
September 14.8828 14.7705 14.8436
October 15.1905 14.7667 14.9724
November 15.1405 14.6607 14.9653
December 14.9034 14.6497 14.7875