YEARLY HIGH
31875.3591 STD
YEARLY LOW
29329.6439 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
30882.9865 STD

2015 XDR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 31875.3591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 29329.6439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2545.7152 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29932.1160 to the December average rate of 31166.5782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 31875.3591 was up 9.34% compared to the 2014 peak of 29152.6707, 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 159,376,796 STD
2014 Average 140,246,548 STD
Yearly Trough Low 146,648,220 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,728,575.86 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

31703.4470
29771.0859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to STD 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 30776.2221, compared to 30989.7509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 213.5288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30776.2221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30989.7509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 1273.3007 STD (High: 30602.9446 / Low: 29329.6439). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 410.6239 STD (High: 30766.2603 / Low: 30355.6364).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1273.3007
February Spread (Stable) ±410.6239

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 582.3122 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -582.3122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 31328.3015) against the same month in 2014 (average: 27437.2261), the exchange rate shifted by +3891.0754 (+14.18%).

2015 Avg (March) 31328.3015
2014 Avg (March) 27437.2261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30602.9446 29329.6439 29932.1160
February 30766.2603 30355.6364 30504.3456
March 31875.3591 30706.4870 31328.3015
April 31706.5112 31013.8974 31386.5966
May 31205.8470 30459.7970 30804.2844
June 31035.1784 30493.2943 30701.6883
July 31418.2911 30778.9139 31057.3580
August 31272.3302 30177.1666 30852.2904
September 30849.0090 30390.0831 30659.7231
October 31305.3127 30343.4610 30660.1389
November 31817.0455 31125.4285 31542.4169
December 31761.6020 30985.6185 31166.5782