YEARLY HIGH
0.3443 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2615 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2927 LRD

2023 SDG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SDG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.3443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.2615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0828 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2694 to the December average rate of 0.3132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.3443 was down 0.85% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.3473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,722 LRD
2022 Average 1,553 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,308 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 413.99 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.3185
0.2625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2748, compared to 0.3106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0320 LRD (High: 0.3443 / Low: 0.3123). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LRD (High: 0.3104 / Low: 0.3092).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 0.3138) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.2704), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0435 (+16.07%).

2023 Avg (November) 0.3138
2022 Avg (November) 0.2704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2715 0.2661 0.2694
February 0.2697 0.2615 0.2672
March 0.2731 0.2686 0.2704
April 0.2855 0.2707 0.2729
May 0.2814 0.2760 0.2783
June 0.2994 0.2814 0.2905
July 0.3099 0.2994 0.3056
August 0.3104 0.3092 0.3098
September 0.3106 0.3092 0.3099
October 0.3122 0.3101 0.3110
November 0.3443 0.3123 0.3138
December 0.3136 0.3121 0.3132