YEARLY HIGH
252.9381 LRD
YEARLY LOW
204.5349 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
232.9736 LRD

2023 XDR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 252.9381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 204.5349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.4032 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 208.7497 to the December average rate of 251.0324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 252.9381 was up 16.71% compared to the 2022 peak of 216.7221, 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 1,264,691 LRD
2022 Average 1,048,141 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,022,675 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242,016.13 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

255.2607
204.5214
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 218.1516, compared to 247.7956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.6441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.1516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 247.7956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 15.2796 LRD (High: 240.1301 / Low: 224.8505). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1215 LRD (High: 246.4053 / Low: 244.2838).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.2796
October Spread (Stable) ±2.1215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.3704 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 251.0324) against the same month in 2022 (average: 204.7642), the exchange rate shifted by +46.2682 (+22.60%).

2023 Avg (December) 251.0324
2022 Avg (December) 204.7642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 211.9644 204.9523 208.7497
February 213.0365 204.5349 209.5617
March 218.2047 205.0526 212.8102
April 226.2381 218.1571 220.1698
May 225.8154 222.5929 224.5300
June 240.1301 224.8505 233.0882
July 251.8759 240.1107 246.8954
August 252.3314 246.6071 248.7293
September 248.0284 244.0876 246.3589
October 246.4053 244.2838 245.4251
November 251.2883 245.8029 248.3327
December 252.9381 247.6790 251.0324