YEARLY HIGH
1.8819 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.5087 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6955 SCR

2015 SBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.8819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 1.5087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3732 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8298 to the December average rate of 1.5782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.8819 was down 2.51% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.9304, 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 9,410 SCR
2014 Average 8,697 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 7,544 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,866.10 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.8549
1.5530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SCR 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 1.7641, compared to 1.6269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1548 SCR (High: 1.8819 / Low: 1.7271). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0554 SCR (High: 1.7724 / Low: 1.7170).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1548
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0554

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0550 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.8298) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.6734), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1564 (+9.35%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.8298
2014 Avg (January) 1.6734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8819 1.7271 1.8298
February 1.8438 1.7597 1.8172
March 1.8331 1.7257 1.7675
April 1.7724 1.7170 1.7480
May 1.7673 1.7104 1.7387
June 1.7285 1.6463 1.6837
July 1.7040 1.6181 1.6593
August 1.6743 1.6046 1.6417
September 1.6918 1.5976 1.6375
October 1.6865 1.6076 1.6359
November 1.6835 1.5425 1.6091
December 1.6469 1.5087 1.5782