YEARLY HIGH
0.0941 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0881 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0910 XDR

2015 SBD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0924 to the December average rate of 0.0891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0941 was up 2.10% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0921, 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 470 XDR
2014 Average 450 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 440 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.92 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0935
0.0886
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 0.0922, compared to 0.0897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0033 XDR (High: 0.0930 / Low: 0.0897). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XDR (High: 0.0898 / Low: 0.0887).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 0.0931) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0888), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+4.83%).

2015 Avg (April) 0.0931
2014 Avg (April) 0.0888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0935 0.0907 0.0924
February 0.0930 0.0904 0.0918
March 0.0940 0.0923 0.0931
April 0.0941 0.0923 0.0931
May 0.0937 0.0912 0.0922
June 0.0930 0.0897 0.0905
July 0.0913 0.0897 0.0906
August 0.0905 0.0882 0.0895
September 0.0898 0.0887 0.0893
October 0.0907 0.0882 0.0894
November 0.0918 0.0895 0.0907
December 0.0905 0.0881 0.0891