2023 XDR to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0969 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.8866 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0094 AUD

2023 XDR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 2.0969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.8866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2102 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9308 to the December average rate of 1.9897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.0969 was down 7.49% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.2665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,484 AUD

2022 Average 9,886 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 9,433 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,051.20 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.0830

1.9169

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XDR to AUD 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 1.9839, compared to 2.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9839

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0953 AUD (High: 1.9858 / Low: 1.8905). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0505 AUD (High: 2.0860 / Low: 2.0355).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0953

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0505

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 2.0605) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.9551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1053 (+5.39%).

2023 Avg (August) 2.0605

2022 Avg (August) 1.9551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9858	1.8905	1.9308
February	1.9797	1.8866	1.9450
March	2.0327	1.9639	1.9973
April	2.0712	1.9813	2.0189
May	2.0539	1.9884	2.0249
June	2.0254	1.9367	1.9864
July	2.0367	1.9489	1.9972
August	2.0969	2.0285	2.0605
September	2.0860	2.0355	2.0586
October	2.0911	2.0326	2.0691
November	2.0741	2.0010	2.0343
December	2.0333	1.9559	1.9897