YEARLY HIGH
0.5337 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5312 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5332 BBD

2015 SAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.5337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.5312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5325 to the December average rate of 0.5331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5337 was up 0.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,669 BBD
2014 Average 2,666 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,656 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.55 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5335
0.5324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.5331, compared to 0.5332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0017 BBD (High: 0.5329 / Low: 0.5312). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.5333 / Low: 0.5332).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.5331) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.04%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.5331
2014 Avg (December) 0.5329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5329 0.5312 0.5325
February 0.5333 0.5322 0.5331
March 0.5336 0.5331 0.5332
April 0.5335 0.5331 0.5332
May 0.5334 0.5328 0.5333
June 0.5334 0.5330 0.5333
July 0.5333 0.5332 0.5333
August 0.5334 0.5331 0.5332
September 0.5335 0.5331 0.5333
October 0.5336 0.5332 0.5334
November 0.5334 0.5325 0.5331
December 0.5337 0.5326 0.5331