YEARLY HIGH
12.1557 LRD
YEARLY LOW
10.3950 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9349 LRD

2015 SBD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 12.1557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 10.3950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7607 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0268 to the December average rate of 10.5788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 12.1557 was down 5.17% compared to the 2014 peak of 12.8180, 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 60,779 LRD
2014 Average 60,354 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 51,975 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,803.50 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

12.1716
10.4340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LRD 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 11.0909, compared to 10.7788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 1.1826 LRD (High: 11.9797 / Low: 10.7972). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1141 LRD (High: 11.0334 / Low: 10.9194).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1826
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0311 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 12.0268) against the same month in 2014 (average: 11.6077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4191 (+3.61%).

2015 Avg (January) 12.0268
2014 Avg (January) 11.6077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1557 11.9110 12.0268
February 11.9797 10.7972 10.9957
March 11.1109 10.7811 10.9045
April 10.9874 10.8519 10.9005
May 11.0334 10.9194 10.9577
June 10.9108 10.6092 10.7605
July 10.8311 10.6764 10.7714
August 11.1237 10.6067 10.8903
September 11.1503 10.7902 10.9972
October 10.8529 10.4998 10.6788
November 10.8857 10.6011 10.7562
December 10.9556 10.3950 10.5788