YEARLY HIGH
11.3535 SBD
YEARLY LOW
10.6311 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9965 SBD

2015 XDR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 11.3535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 10.6311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7224 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8254 to the December average rate of 11.2299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 11.3535 was down 0.57% compared to the 2014 peak of 11.4191, 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 56,768 SBD
2014 Average 55,537 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 53,156 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,611.90 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

11.2788
10.6913
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 10.8494, compared to 11.1435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.3958 SBD (High: 11.1521 / Low: 10.7563). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1469 SBD (High: 11.2789 / Low: 11.1319).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3958
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1706 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 11.2299) against the same month in 2014 (average: 11.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2171 (+1.97%).

2015 Avg (December) 11.2299
2014 Avg (December) 11.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0208 10.6955 10.8254
February 11.0575 10.7485 10.8969
March 10.8304 10.6421 10.7403
April 10.8358 10.6311 10.7440
May 10.9600 10.6736 10.8408
June 11.1521 10.7563 11.0490
July 11.1429 10.9497 11.0376
August 11.3394 11.0541 11.1769
September 11.2789 11.1319 11.2031
October 11.3383 11.0245 11.1922
November 11.1729 10.8952 11.0216
December 11.3535 11.0475 11.2299