YEARLY HIGH
1.9531 SZL
YEARLY LOW
1.4508 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6229 SZL

2015 SBD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1.9531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.4508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5024 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5204 to the December average rate of 1.8578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.9531 was up 25.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5537, 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 9,766 SZL
2014 Average 7,418 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 7,254 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,511.89 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.8934
1.4670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SZL 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 1.5402, compared to 1.7057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.1872 SZL (High: 1.9531 / Low: 1.7660). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0387 SZL (High: 1.5695 / Low: 1.5308).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1872
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.8578) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.5204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3375 (+22.20%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.8578
2014 Avg (December) 1.5204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5432 1.4903 1.5204
February 1.5357 1.4508 1.5026
March 1.6013 1.5207 1.5573
April 1.5819 1.5152 1.5456
May 1.5695 1.5308 1.5503
June 1.6069 1.5420 1.5649
July 1.5974 1.5496 1.5749
August 1.6691 1.5846 1.6177
September 1.7615 1.6701 1.7135
October 1.7494 1.6343 1.6960
November 1.8213 1.7254 1.7742
December 1.9531 1.7660 1.8578