YEARLY HIGH
1.3098 GBP
YEARLY LOW
1.0246 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1119 GBP

2022 XDR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 1.3098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.0246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2853 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0351 to the December average rate of 1.0909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3098 was up 22.65% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0680, 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 6,549 GBP
2021 Average 5,179 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,123 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,426.37 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2294
1.0174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to GBP 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 1.0693, compared to 1.1546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1761 GBP (High: 1.3098 / Low: 1.1338). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 GBP (High: 1.0505 / Low: 1.0299).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1761
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0657 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.2104) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1766 (+17.08%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.2104
2021 Avg (September) 1.0338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0456 1.0246 1.0351
February 1.0505 1.0299 1.0367
March 1.0712 1.0452 1.0587
April 1.1022 1.0554 1.0699
May 1.1222 1.0891 1.1024
June 1.1393 1.0914 1.1127
July 1.1461 1.1157 1.1328
August 1.1669 1.1118 1.1359
September 1.3098 1.1338 1.2104
October 1.2814 1.1182 1.2118
November 1.2355 1.0886 1.1461
December 1.1070 1.0677 1.0909