YEARLY HIGH
216.7221 LRD
YEARLY LOW
194.6748 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
209.6731 LRD

2022 XDR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 216.7221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 194.6748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0474 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 209.6181 to the December average rate of 204.7642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 216.7221 was down 13.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 250.6874, 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 1,083,611 LRD
2021 Average 1,184,861 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 973,374 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,236.89 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

216.6945
203.6796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to LRD 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 211.1158, compared to 208.2304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 211.1158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.2304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 21.8956 LRD (High: 216.5704 / Low: 194.6748). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5119 LRD (High: 209.8525 / Low: 207.3406).

September Spread (Volatile) ±21.8956
June Spread (Stable) ±2.5119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.3458 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 215.6099) against the same month in 2021 (average: 248.5097), the exchange rate shifted by -32.8998 (-13.24%).

2022 Avg (February) 215.6099
2021 Avg (February) 248.5097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.9123 203.4800 209.6181
February 216.7221 213.9692 215.6099
March 216.0383 212.4197 214.0873
April 212.7527 208.4194 210.7415
May 210.0984 206.3415 208.2446
June 209.8525 207.3406 208.3930
July 209.3433 206.4029 207.5038
August 210.0814 207.2711 208.6973
September 216.5704 194.6748 210.8554
October 216.0084 196.8143 210.2655
November 216.0435 200.8566 207.2964
December 206.0872 202.7583 204.7642