YEARLY HIGH
1.9625 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.4506 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6232 LSL

2015 SBD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1.9625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.4506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5119 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5203 to the December average rate of 1.8603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.9625 was up 26.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5536, 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 9,812 LSL
2014 Average 7,417 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 7,253 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,559.26 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.8960
1.4668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LSL 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 1.5402, compared to 1.7062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.1837 LSL (High: 1.9625 / Low: 1.7788). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0387 LSL (High: 1.5695 / Low: 1.5308).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1837
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0184 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.8603) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.5198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3405 (+22.40%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.8603
2014 Avg (December) 1.5198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5432 1.4903 1.5203
February 1.5355 1.4506 1.5026
March 1.6012 1.5205 1.5571
April 1.5819 1.5150 1.5456
May 1.5695 1.5308 1.5501
June 1.6068 1.5422 1.5653
July 1.5969 1.5512 1.5747
August 1.6697 1.5846 1.6179
September 1.7609 1.6702 1.7142
October 1.7490 1.6341 1.6958
November 1.8214 1.7251 1.7741
December 1.9625 1.7788 1.8603