YEARLY HIGH
0.0921 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0876 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0900 XDR

2014 SBD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.0876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0903 to the December average rate of 0.0908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0921 was down 2.60% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0946, 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 461 XDR
2013 Average 460 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 438 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.76 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0920
0.0882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to XDR 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 0.0892, compared to 0.0909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0022 XDR (High: 0.0921 / Low: 0.0899). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XDR (High: 0.0892 / Low: 0.0885).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 0.0914) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0921), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.75%).

2014 Avg (September) 0.0914
2013 Avg (September) 0.0921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0906 0.0896 0.0903
February 0.0900 0.0889 0.0894
March 0.0892 0.0885 0.0889
April 0.0894 0.0884 0.0888
May 0.0890 0.0876 0.0885
June 0.0900 0.0888 0.0895
July 0.0902 0.0892 0.0897
August 0.0913 0.0900 0.0906
September 0.0921 0.0907 0.0914
October 0.0918 0.0907 0.0911
November 0.0919 0.0913 0.0916
December 0.0921 0.0899 0.0908