YEARLY HIGH
0.1649 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1411 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1504 BBD

2015 SCR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.1649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0238 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1438 to the December average rate of 0.1566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1649 was down 1.72% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 824 BBD
2014 Average 789 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 705 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.05 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1580
0.1413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to BBD 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 0.1466, compared to 0.1541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0145 BBD (High: 0.1649 / Low: 0.1503). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 BBD (High: 0.1458 / Low: 0.1412).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1566) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+9.53%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1566
2014 Avg (December) 0.1430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1517 0.1411 0.1438
February 0.1458 0.1412 0.1427
March 0.1492 0.1424 0.1459
April 0.1500 0.1455 0.1474
May 0.1518 0.1466 0.1490
June 0.1547 0.1490 0.1511
July 0.1564 0.1484 0.1525
August 0.1564 0.1499 0.1529
September 0.1571 0.1484 0.1533
October 0.1572 0.1484 0.1536
November 0.1601 0.1501 0.1558
December 0.1649 0.1503 0.1566