2023 XDR to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.1871 SCR

YEARLY LOW

16.7097 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.9410 SCR

2023 XDR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 19.1871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 16.7097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4774 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1991 to the December average rate of 17.9175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 19.1871 was down 8.95% compared to the 2022 peak of 21.0725, 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 95,935 SCR

2022 Average 93,012 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 83,548 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,387.11 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

18.3863

17.2810

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 18.1697, compared to 17.7122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1697

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.8768 SCR (High: 19.1214 / Low: 17.2446). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7186 SCR (High: 18.2204 / Low: 17.5018).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8768

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4800 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4800

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 17.9624) against the same month in 2022 (average: 18.0404), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0780 (-0.43%).

2023 Avg (July) 17.9624

2022 Avg (July) 18.0404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.1214	17.2446	18.1991
February	19.0671	17.2851	18.1613
March	18.7281	17.4026	17.9654
April	18.8918	17.4185	18.2417
May	18.8361	17.4860	18.1566
June	18.9559	17.5049	18.2942
July	19.1871	17.3685	17.9624
August	18.2204	17.5018	17.8532
September	17.9645	16.7774	17.3732
October	18.0822	16.7097	17.5030
November	18.2815	17.1877	17.6642
December	18.7061	17.1313	17.9175