YEARLY HIGH
212.6279 SOS
YEARLY LOW
207.4150 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
210.6635 SOS

2023 XCD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XCD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 212.6279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 207.4150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2129 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.4307 to the December average rate of 211.5558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 212.6279 was down 1.94% compared to the 2022 peak of 216.8323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,063,139 SOS
2022 Average 1,064,591 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,037,075 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,064.72 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

211.6943
210.0320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to SOS 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 210.3391, compared to 210.9879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 210.3391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 210.9879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 3.8171 SOS (High: 212.3043 / Low: 208.4872). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0233 SOS (High: 210.7340 / Low: 209.7107).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.8171
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2459 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 211.5558) against the same month in 2022 (average: 210.4999), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0559 (+0.50%).

2023 Avg (December) 211.5558
2022 Avg (December) 210.4999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 210.7269 209.6620 210.4307
February 212.3043 208.4872 210.4164
March 210.5397 207.4150 210.1705
April 210.6556 208.6877 210.2024
May 210.7340 209.7107 210.3849
June 211.1498 209.0427 210.4299
July 210.8182 209.0860 210.4493
August 211.5282 209.1632 210.6174
September 211.9145 210.3569 210.9566
October 211.6461 210.5130 211.2399
November 211.6122 209.7417 211.1082
December 212.6279 211.2819 211.5558