YEARLY HIGH
14.6743 LRD
YEARLY LOW
11.0005 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0048 LRD

2023 SCR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SCR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 14.6743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 11.0005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6739 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4779 to the December average rate of 14.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14.6743 was up 20.86% compared to the 2022 peak of 12.1412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,372 LRD
2022 Average 56,454 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 55,002 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,369.27 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

14.4553
11.2073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 12.0140, compared to 13.9955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 1.6494 LRD (High: 13.7179 / Low: 12.0684). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5499 LRD (High: 14.1812 / Low: 13.6313).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.6494
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1566 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 14.0281) against the same month in 2022 (average: 11.5112), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5169 (+21.87%).

2023 Avg (October) 14.0281
2022 Avg (October) 11.5112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9659 11.0005 11.4779
February 12.2024 11.1007 11.5505
March 12.4724 11.3742 11.8536
April 12.6251 11.5679 12.0791
May 12.8253 11.8966 12.3742
June 13.7179 12.0684 12.7488
July 14.1890 12.9815 13.7508
August 14.1812 13.6313 13.9330
September 14.6512 13.6749 14.1847
October 14.6743 13.5096 14.0281
November 14.4179 13.7003 14.0615
December 14.5768 13.4737 14.0150