YEARLY HIGH
0.1328 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1222 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1273 USD

2015 SBD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.1222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1314 to the December average rate of 0.1235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1328 was down 4.47% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1391, 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 664 USD
2014 Average 684 USD
Yearly Trough Low 611 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.28 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1322
0.1227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to USD 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 0.1293, compared to 0.1253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0039 USD (High: 0.1313 / Low: 0.1274). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 USD (High: 0.1260 / Low: 0.1254).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.1314) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1386), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-5.19%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.1314
2014 Avg (January) 0.1386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1328 0.1302 0.1314
February 0.1316 0.1278 0.1296
March 0.1313 0.1274 0.1289
April 0.1299 0.1281 0.1288
May 0.1302 0.1289 0.1295
June 0.1290 0.1262 0.1272
July 0.1273 0.1252 0.1265
August 0.1260 0.1250 0.1255
September 0.1260 0.1254 0.1255
October 0.1265 0.1243 0.1256
November 0.1265 0.1232 0.1254
December 0.1249 0.1222 0.1235