YEARLY HIGH
1.6457 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.3821 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5046 BBD

2015 AUD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AUD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 1.6457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.3821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2636 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6131 to the December average rate of 1.4496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.6457 was down 13.29% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.8980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,228 BBD
2014 Average 9,022 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,910 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,318.05 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6333
1.3904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.5637, compared to 1.4455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0950 BBD (High: 1.6229 / Low: 1.5280). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 BBD (High: 1.5769 / Low: 1.5450).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0950
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0609 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.6131) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.7710), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1579 (-8.92%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.6131
2014 Avg (January) 1.7710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6457 1.5534 1.6131
February 1.5769 1.5450 1.5588
March 1.5785 1.5195 1.5458
April 1.6040 1.5172 1.5467
May 1.6229 1.5280 1.5755
June 1.5609 1.5222 1.5423
July 1.5287 1.4545 1.4814
August 1.4838 1.4226 1.4601
September 1.4387 1.3821 1.4106
October 1.4716 1.4071 1.4412
November 1.4525 1.4059 1.4297
December 1.4679 1.4240 1.4496