YEARLY HIGH
188.4750 LRD
YEARLY LOW
153.7759 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.6129 LRD

2023 BMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 188.4750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 153.7759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.6991 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.3758 to the December average rate of 188.2299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 188.4750 was up 21.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 154.5250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 942,375 LRD
2022 Average 764,325 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 768,879 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173,495.60 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

191.5153
152.0904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to LRD 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 162.6768, compared to 186.5490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.8722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.6768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.5490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 10.9751 LRD (High: 180.1000 / Low: 169.1250). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6250 LRD (High: 188.1250 / Low: 187.4999).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.9751
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 188.2299) against the same month in 2022 (average: 154.2016), the exchange rate shifted by +34.0282 (+22.07%).

2023 Avg (December) 188.2299
2022 Avg (December) 154.2016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.7500 153.7759 155.3758
February 159.0000 153.7759 156.4636
March 162.3000 153.7759 159.4848
April 165.2500 162.2500 163.1192
May 169.1250 165.3750 166.9847
June 180.1000 169.1250 174.6325
July 186.4000 180.1000 183.7171
August 186.7000 185.9960 186.3100
September 186.6500 185.9960 186.3470
October 187.5000 186.5500 186.8831
November 188.1250 187.4999 187.8067
December 188.4750 187.5500 188.2299