YEARLY HIGH
0.7304 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.6917 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7147 XDR

2015 XAU to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAU to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.7304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.6917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0387 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7029 to the December average rate of 0.7210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7304 was up 5.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,652 XDR
2014 Average 3,292 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,459 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193.42 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7259
0.7008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAU to XDR 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 0.7132, compared to 0.7161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0215 XDR (High: 0.7132 / Low: 0.6917). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 XDR (High: 0.7108 / Low: 0.7057).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.7222) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0761 (+11.77%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.7222
2014 Avg (March) 0.6462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7132 0.6917 0.7029
February 0.7108 0.7057 0.7080
March 0.7304 0.7108 0.7222
April 0.7304 0.7111 0.7225
May 0.7198 0.7043 0.7121
June 0.7205 0.7060 0.7116
July 0.7204 0.7124 0.7162
August 0.7191 0.7023 0.7132
September 0.7135 0.7068 0.7111
October 0.7174 0.7058 0.7114
November 0.7287 0.7156 0.7238
December 0.7282 0.7179 0.7210