YEARLY HIGH
1.9504 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.7231 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7849 CAD

2022 XDR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 1.9504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.7231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2273 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7718 to the December average rate of 1.8067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.9504 was up 5.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8490, 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 9,752 CAD
2021 Average 8,931 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 8,616 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,136.28 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8882
1.7363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to CAD 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 1.7648, compared to 1.8051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.2207 CAD (High: 1.9504 / Low: 1.7297). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 CAD (High: 1.8030 / Low: 1.7718).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2207
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0666 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.8755) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1178 (+6.70%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.8755
2021 Avg (October) 1.7577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7914 1.7546 1.7718
February 1.8030 1.7718 1.7854
March 1.7997 1.7349 1.7630
April 1.7715 1.7299 1.7489
May 1.7897 1.7372 1.7628
June 1.7932 1.7231 1.7565
July 1.7795 1.7381 1.7586
August 1.7786 1.7383 1.7563
September 1.9280 1.7321 1.8245
October 1.9504 1.7297 1.8755
November 1.9270 1.7636 1.8089
December 1.8273 1.7673 1.8067