YEARLY HIGH
40.9888 MRO
YEARLY LOW
37.9793 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.9643 MRO

2014 SBD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 40.9888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 37.9793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0095 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.3156 to the December average rate of 38.4502, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 40.9888 was down 4.32% compared to the 2013 peak of 42.8375, 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 204,944 MRO
2013 Average 205,259 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 189,897 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,047.73 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

40.7793
38.2385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MRO 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 40.2775, compared to 39.6511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.2775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.6511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 1.2022 MRO (High: 40.6545 / Low: 39.4523). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4486 MRO (High: 40.5345 / Low: 40.0859).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2022
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4486

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.7981 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 40.5675) against the same month in 2013 (average: 37.9135), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6541 (+7.00%).

2014 Avg (April) 40.5675
2013 Avg (April) 37.9135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.4994 40.0250 40.3156
February 40.3725 39.6595 40.0358
March 40.9739 39.9754 40.2419
April 40.9888 40.2243 40.5675
May 40.5718 39.8492 40.2048
June 40.5781 39.9611 40.2997
July 40.5345 40.0859 40.3201
August 40.6674 40.0803 40.3750
September 40.6545 39.4523 39.9570
October 39.9596 38.9577 39.5562
November 39.9252 38.8094 39.2483
December 38.9215 37.9793 38.4502