YEARLY HIGH
21.0725 SCR
YEARLY LOW
16.8257 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6075 SCR

2022 XDR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 21.0725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 16.8257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2469 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3262 to the December average rate of 17.7513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 21.0725 was down 32.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 31.3283, 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 105,363 SCR
2021 Average 115,105 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 84,128 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,234.35 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

20.3194
17.5179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to SCR 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 19.1282, compared to 18.0868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 2.8106 SCR (High: 21.0725 / Low: 18.2619). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1662 SCR (High: 20.1628 / Low: 19.9966).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8106
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1662

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6196 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 19.3262) against the same month in 2021 (average: 30.6048), the exchange rate shifted by -11.2786 (-36.85%).

2022 Avg (January) 19.3262
2021 Avg (January) 30.6048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.0725 18.2619 19.3262
February 20.3544 18.1509 19.2208
March 20.1628 19.9966 20.0860
April 20.0977 18.0020 19.6894
May 19.4566 17.5250 18.0698
June 19.7850 17.4855 18.3774
July 19.4418 17.3755 18.0404
August 18.6950 17.4386 18.0262
September 19.5510 17.0127 18.3853
October 19.4542 16.8257 18.2762
November 18.7130 17.0862 18.0414
December 18.8582 17.1157 17.7513