YEARLY HIGH
2986.0967 STD
YEARLY LOW
2666.2724 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2809.4140 STD

2015 SBD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 2986.0967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2666.2724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 319.8243 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2765.5512 to the December average rate of 2775.5640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2986.0967 was up 11.73% compared to the 2014 peak of 2672.4935, 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 14,930,483 STD
2014 Average 12,630,676 STD
Yearly Trough Low 13,331,362 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,599,121.26 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2939.9609
2718.2987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to STD 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 2837.3766, compared to 2781.4513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 55.9253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2837.3766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2781.4513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 194.8529 STD (High: 2861.1253 / Low: 2666.2724). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 73.0598 STD (High: 2768.1923 / Low: 2695.1325).

January Spread (Volatile) ±194.8529
September Spread (Stable) ±73.0598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 86.4869 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -86.4869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 2917.0196) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2439.2878), the exchange rate shifted by +477.7318 (+19.58%).

2015 Avg (March) 2917.0196
2014 Avg (March) 2439.2878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2861.1253 2666.2724 2765.5512
February 2854.4089 2745.2652 2799.6206
March 2986.0967 2838.1632 2917.0196
April 2982.4190 2865.8863 2921.4891
May 2911.7036 2791.8755 2841.6796
June 2885.3014 2743.8007 2778.8998
July 2861.7287 2774.5656 2813.8736
August 2818.7401 2679.3388 2760.5974
September 2768.1923 2695.1325 2736.7705
October 2833.8202 2682.0232 2739.8513
November 2905.1124 2820.7521 2862.0509
December 2873.3209 2733.6525 2775.5640