YEARLY HIGH
1.2950 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1932 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2438 SBD

2015 VEF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the VEF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.2950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.1932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1018 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2046 to the December average rate of 1.2814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2950 was up 6.57% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.2151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,475 SBD
2014 Average 5,807 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,966 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 508.75 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.2890
1.1969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 1.2249, compared to 1.2627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0382 SBD (High: 1.2441 / Low: 1.2060). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 SBD (High: 1.2626 / Low: 1.2556).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0382
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.2814) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0831 (+6.93%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.2814
2014 Avg (December) 1.1983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2164 1.1932 1.2046
February 1.2402 1.2032 1.2218
March 1.2441 1.2060 1.2284
April 1.2351 1.2179 1.2285
May 1.2284 1.2157 1.2219
June 1.2542 1.2269 1.2444
July 1.2637 1.2432 1.2509
August 1.2659 1.2556 1.2611
September 1.2626 1.2556 1.2607
October 1.2737 1.2511 1.2599
November 1.2840 1.2509 1.2624
December 1.2950 1.2672 1.2814