YEARLY HIGH
1.4457 USD
YEARLY LOW
1.3691 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3994 USD

2015 XDR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.4457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1.3691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0766 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4229 to the December average rate of 1.3869, 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 1.4457 was down 7.12% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5565, 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 7,228 USD
2014 Average 7,597 USD
Yearly Trough Low 6,846 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 382.85 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.4270
1.3774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to USD 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 1.4023, compared to 1.3965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0435 USD (High: 1.4457 / Low: 1.4022). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 USD (High: 1.4171 / Low: 1.4068).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 0.0277 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.4229) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.5356), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1128 (-7.34%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.4229
2014 Avg (January) 1.5356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4457 1.4022 1.4229
February 1.4171 1.4068 1.4124
March 1.4068 1.3691 1.3847
April 1.4062 1.3691 1.3842
May 1.4198 1.3892 1.4043
June 1.4164 1.3880 1.4053
July 1.4037 1.3882 1.3962
August 1.4240 1.3906 1.4022
September 1.4147 1.4015 1.4062
October 1.4168 1.3939 1.4058
November 1.3975 1.3723 1.3815
December 1.3930 1.3733 1.3869