YEARLY HIGH
0.3974 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.3738 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3847 LTL

2015 SBD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.3974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.3738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3866 to the December average rate of 0.3837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3974 was up 5.45% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3769, 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 1,987 LTL
2014 Average 1,780 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,869 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.05 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3941
0.3765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LTL 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 0.3834, compared to 0.3860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0223 LTL (High: 0.3966 / Low: 0.3743). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 LTL (High: 0.3831 / Low: 0.3792).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 0.3926) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0206 (+5.53%).

2015 Avg (November) 0.3926
2014 Avg (November) 0.3721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3934 0.3765 0.3866
February 0.3914 0.3800 0.3859
March 0.3932 0.3738 0.3791
April 0.3812 0.3760 0.3780
May 0.3931 0.3781 0.3840
June 0.3966 0.3743 0.3867
July 0.3954 0.3875 0.3912
August 0.3911 0.3777 0.3848
September 0.3831 0.3792 0.3810
October 0.3917 0.3767 0.3824
November 0.3974 0.3878 0.3926
December 0.3919 0.3793 0.3837