YEARLY HIGH
148.4237 STD
YEARLY LOW
118.2215 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.2159 STD

2023 LRD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LRD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 148.4237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 118.2215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.2022 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.9013 to the December average rate of 118.3756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 148.4237 was down 4.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 155.1980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 742,119 STD
2022 Average 725,191 STD
Yearly Trough Low 591,108 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,011.09 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

149.7539
115.5231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 140.5514, compared to 119.8805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.6709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.5514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.8805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 8.2239 STD (High: 134.9534 / Low: 126.7295). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3948 STD (High: 118.8363 / Low: 118.4415).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.2239
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3948

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 6.8845 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 146.9013) against the same month in 2022 (average: 141.5992), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3021 (+3.74%).

2023 Avg (January) 146.9013
2022 Avg (January) 141.5992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.4237 145.6076 146.9013
February 148.4237 143.5471 145.8896
March 148.4237 140.6284 143.1506
April 140.6718 138.1180 139.9255
May 138.0135 134.9534 136.6877
June 134.9534 126.7295 130.7535
July 126.7295 119.5375 123.8690
August 119.7972 119.3455 119.5956
September 119.7972 119.3774 119.5717
October 119.4414 118.8363 119.2287
November 118.8363 118.4415 118.6424
December 118.8046 118.2215 118.3756