YEARLY HIGH
0.5586 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4543 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4962 MYR

2015 SBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.5586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.4543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1043 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4702 to the December average rate of 0.5286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5586 was up 20.04% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.4653, 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 2,793 MYR
2014 Average 2,238 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,271 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 521.51 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5481
0.4590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MYR 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 0.4702, compared to 0.5222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0518 MYR (High: 0.5317 / Low: 0.4799). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 MYR (High: 0.4784 / Low: 0.4704).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0518
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.5407) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0999 (+22.66%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.5407
2014 Avg (September) 0.4408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4790 0.4616 0.4702
February 0.4775 0.4543 0.4666
March 0.4784 0.4704 0.4747
April 0.4762 0.4577 0.4676
May 0.4731 0.4623 0.4665
June 0.4805 0.4708 0.4759
July 0.4861 0.4760 0.4809
August 0.5317 0.4799 0.5081
September 0.5586 0.5261 0.5407
October 0.5544 0.5161 0.5343
November 0.5558 0.5209 0.5406
December 0.5354 0.5220 0.5286