YEARLY HIGH
199.9098 JPY
YEARLY LOW
171.9132 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
187.4539 JPY

2023 XDR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 199.9098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 171.9132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.9966 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.8816 to the December average rate of 191.5999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 199.9098 was down 4.64% compared to the 2022 peak of 209.6391, 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 999,549 JPY
2022 Average 900,536 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 859,566 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,982.77 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

200.3960
172.5621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to JPY 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 180.8266, compared to 194.0812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.2546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 180.8266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 194.0812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 10.6449 JPY (High: 186.7495 / Low: 176.1046). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7578 JPY (High: 196.6418 / Low: 193.8840).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.6449
September Spread (Stable) ±2.7578

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.4765 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 198.0765) against the same month in 2022 (average: 191.1160), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9605 (+3.64%).

2023 Avg (November) 198.0765
2022 Avg (November) 191.1160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 177.8227 171.9132 174.8816
February 181.7082 173.4225 178.3885
March 182.7585 174.3486 178.2528
April 186.7495 176.1046 180.2755
May 188.3020 180.8050 184.5244
June 193.6670 184.7649 188.6367
July 193.7748 185.3566 189.6937
August 195.1404 190.3048 193.3044
September 196.6418 193.8840 195.4074
October 198.3305 194.6723 196.4051
November 199.9098 195.7675 198.0765
December 196.1664 187.9554 191.5999