YEARLY HIGH
13.7984 CDF
YEARLY LOW
12.9694 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2123 CDF

2022 LRD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 13.7984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 12.9694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8290 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4252 to the December average rate of 13.2658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 13.7984 was down 2.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.1437, 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 68,992 CDF
2021 Average 60,175 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 64,847 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,145.23 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

13.4608
13.0341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to CDF 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 13.1961, compared to 13.2285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.6413 CDF (High: 13.7984 / Low: 13.1571). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1154 CDF (High: 13.2220 / Low: 13.1066).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6413
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3504 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 13.4252) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.7296), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6956 (+14.46%).

2022 Avg (January) 13.4252
2021 Avg (January) 11.7296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7984 13.1571 13.4252
February 13.1570 12.9738 13.0748
March 13.1526 12.9694 13.0697
April 13.2508 13.1218 13.1942
May 13.4257 13.0332 13.2456
June 13.2220 13.1066 13.1669
July 13.1419 13.0089 13.1019
August 13.4331 12.9825 13.0991
September 13.4571 13.1444 13.2727
October 13.4152 13.1557 13.3164
November 13.3705 13.2485 13.3149
December 13.3925 13.1434 13.2658