YEARLY HIGH
11.4191 SBD
YEARLY LOW
10.8549 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1077 SBD

2014 XDR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XDR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 11.4191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 10.8549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5642 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0768 to the December average rate of 11.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 11.4191 was up 2.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.1508, 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 57,095 SBD
2013 Average 54,360 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 54,274 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,821.05 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

11.3391
10.8734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 11.2093, compared to 11.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.2668 SBD (High: 11.1261 / Low: 10.8593). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0767 SBD (High: 10.9540 / Low: 10.8773).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2668
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1209 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 11.3003) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.8126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4878 (+4.51%).

2014 Avg (May) 11.3003
2013 Avg (May) 10.8126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1615 11.0368 11.0768
February 11.2548 11.1133 11.1882
March 11.2955 11.2154 11.2482
April 11.3094 11.1906 11.2626
May 11.4191 11.2360 11.3003
June 11.2597 11.1101 11.1794
July 11.2148 11.0845 11.1544
August 11.1108 10.9542 11.0399
September 11.0298 10.8549 10.9398
October 11.0235 10.8878 10.9779
November 10.9540 10.8773 10.9122
December 11.1261 10.8593 11.0127