YEARLY HIGH
0.6893 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5120 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6189 SBD

2015 SZL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.6893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.5120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1773 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6578 to the December average rate of 0.5386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6893 was down 2.85% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,446 SBD
2014 Average 3,372 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,560 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 886.48 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6784
0.5259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SBD 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 0.6495, compared to 0.5882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0543 SBD (High: 0.5663 / Low: 0.5120). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 SBD (High: 0.6533 / Low: 0.6371).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0543
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.6657) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+0.61%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.6657
2014 Avg (February) 0.6616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6710 0.6480 0.6578
February 0.6893 0.6512 0.6657
March 0.6576 0.6245 0.6423
April 0.6600 0.6321 0.6471
May 0.6533 0.6371 0.6451
June 0.6485 0.6223 0.6391
July 0.6453 0.6260 0.6350
August 0.6311 0.5991 0.6183
September 0.5988 0.5677 0.5838
October 0.6119 0.5716 0.5899
November 0.5796 0.5491 0.5638
December 0.5663 0.5120 0.5386