YEARLY HIGH
2.5994 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.8875 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1220 LSL

2015 SDG to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SDG to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 2.5994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.8875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7119 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9744 to the December average rate of 2.4489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.5994 was up 26.56% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.0538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,997 LSL
2014 Average 9,522 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 9,437 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,559.46 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.4994
1.8940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to LSL 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 2.0050, compared to 2.2390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.2421 LSL (High: 2.5994 / Low: 2.3572). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0624 LSL (High: 1.9749 / Low: 1.9126).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2421
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0624

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 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 2.4489) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.0180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4309 (+21.36%).

2015 Avg (December) 2.4489
2014 Avg (December) 2.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0591 1.8875 1.9744
February 1.9749 1.9126 1.9445
March 2.1082 1.9506 2.0316
April 2.0428 1.9793 2.0124
May 2.0392 1.9739 2.0066
June 2.1093 2.0275 2.0608
July 2.1168 2.0480 2.0828
August 2.1865 2.0748 2.1229
September 2.3033 2.1829 2.2410
October 2.2880 2.1480 2.2171
November 2.3699 2.2564 2.3211
December 2.5994 2.3572 2.4489