YEARLY HIGH
2.8914 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.7382 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7988 BBD

2015 XDR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.8914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 2.7382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1531 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8457 to the December average rate of 2.7738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.8914 was down 7.12% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.1129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,457 BBD
2014 Average 15,195 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 13,691 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 765.70 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.8540
2.7548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.8046, compared to 2.7930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0870 BBD (High: 2.8914 / Low: 2.8043). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 BBD (High: 2.8342 / Low: 2.8136).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0870
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0555 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 2.8457) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.0712), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2255 (-7.34%).

2015 Avg (January) 2.8457
2014 Avg (January) 3.0712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8914 2.8043 2.8457
February 2.8342 2.8136 2.8248
March 2.8136 2.7382 2.7693
April 2.8125 2.7383 2.7684
May 2.8396 2.7784 2.8086
June 2.8327 2.7760 2.8106
July 2.8075 2.7764 2.7924
August 2.8480 2.7811 2.8045
September 2.8295 2.8030 2.8125
October 2.8336 2.7878 2.8116
November 2.7950 2.7446 2.7631
December 2.7860 2.7465 2.7738