2015 SBD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 SBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the SBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 80.0590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 71.4606.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5984 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.2025 to the December average rate of 74.4235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 80.0590 was up 11.79% compared to the 2014 peak of 71.6183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
SBD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 76.0382, compared to 74.5700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4682 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 5.4391 XAF (High: 76.8997 / Low: 71.4606). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6316 XAF (High: 74.1032 / Low: 72.4716).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.2933 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 78.1667) against the same month in 2014 (average: 65.3148), the exchange rate shifted by +12.8519 (+19.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76.8997 | 71.4606 | 74.2025 |
| February | 76.4051 | 73.4206 | 74.9362 |
| March | 80.0590 | 76.0840 | 78.1667 |
| April | 80.0249 | 76.4413 | 78.3192 |
| May | 78.4158 | 74.6701 | 76.1736 |
| June | 77.5182 | 73.4225 | 74.4308 |
| July | 76.8050 | 74.4013 | 75.4324 |
| August | 75.6704 | 71.6491 | 73.9951 |
| September | 74.1032 | 72.4716 | 73.3360 |
| October | 75.6929 | 71.7868 | 73.5160 |
| November | 78.0198 | 75.2987 | 76.7168 |
| December | 77.0737 | 73.2846 | 74.4235 |