YEARLY HIGH
1.8566 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.7542 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8018 CAD

2023 XDR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 1.8566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 1.7542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1024 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8029 to the December average rate of 1.7885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.8566 was down 4.81% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.9504, 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 9,283 CAD
2022 Average 8,925 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 8,771 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 512.24 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.8336
1.7681
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 1.8084, compared to 1.7952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 0.0582 CAD (High: 1.8566 / Low: 1.7985). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0329 CAD (High: 1.8144 / Low: 1.7815).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0582
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0456 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 1.8244) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0755 (+4.32%).

2023 Avg (April) 1.8244
2022 Avg (April) 1.7489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8262 1.7768 1.8029
February 1.8202 1.7841 1.8024
March 1.8537 1.8059 1.8281
April 1.8566 1.7985 1.8244
May 1.8485 1.8031 1.8191
June 1.7975 1.7542 1.7735
July 1.7946 1.7583 1.7779
August 1.8144 1.7815 1.8002
September 1.8204 1.7687 1.7915
October 1.8246 1.7760 1.8009
November 1.8263 1.7924 1.8125
December 1.8115 1.7660 1.7885