YEARLY HIGH
0.9465 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.8902 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9157 GBP

2015 XDR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.9465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 0.8902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0563 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9387 to the December average rate of 0.9252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.9465 was up 0.74% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9396, 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 4,733 GBP
2014 Average 4,613 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,451 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281.58 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.9428
0.8935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to GBP 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 0.9203, compared to 0.9112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0307 GBP (High: 0.9279 / Low: 0.8972). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 GBP (High: 0.9193 / Low: 0.9035).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.9387) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.9326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+0.65%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.9387
2014 Avg (January) 0.9326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9465 0.9279 0.9387
February 0.9374 0.9107 0.9213
March 0.9363 0.9121 0.9252
April 0.9371 0.9075 0.9260
May 0.9279 0.8972 0.9091
June 0.9160 0.8902 0.9016
July 0.9092 0.8906 0.8976
August 0.9147 0.8913 0.9002
September 0.9266 0.9077 0.9173
October 0.9262 0.9050 0.9169
November 0.9193 0.9035 0.9099
December 0.9398 0.9112 0.9252