2023 XDR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.4112 SBD

YEARLY LOW

10.8740 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1379 SBD

2023 XDR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 11.4112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 10.8740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5372 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1031 to the December average rate of 11.2792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 11.4112 was down 1.32% compared to the 2022 peak of 11.5634, 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 57,056 SBD

2022 Average 55,796 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 54,370 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,686.04 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

11.3090

10.9511

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to SBD 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 11.1043, compared to 11.1715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1043

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 0.3433 SBD (High: 11.4112 / Low: 11.0679). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1609 SBD (High: 11.2256 / Low: 11.0648).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3433

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1609

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0755 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 11.1925) against the same month in 2022 (average: 11.0936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0989 (+0.89%).

2023 Avg (April) 11.1925

2022 Avg (April) 11.0936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.1942	10.9868	11.1031
February	11.1451	10.9210	11.0276
March	11.0930	10.8740	10.9809
April	11.4112	11.0679	11.1925
May	11.2796	11.0996	11.1963
June	11.2256	11.0648	11.1255
July	11.3395	11.1071	11.2418
August	11.3225	11.0968	11.1724
September	11.2461	10.9693	11.1049
October	11.1945	10.9693	11.0750
November	11.3444	11.0367	11.1557
December	11.3644	11.1924	11.2792