YEARLY HIGH
826.8703 SOS
YEARLY LOW
720.2674 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
789.4083 SOS

2022 XDR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 826.8703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 720.2674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.6029 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 816.1310 to the December average rate of 755.4220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 826.8703 was down 2.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 846.1705, 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 4,134,352 SOS
2021 Average 4,139,725 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,601,337 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 533,014.74 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

822.2019
749.3511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to SOS 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 806.1873, compared to 772.6293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.5580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 806.1873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 772.6293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 83.4407 SOS (High: 803.7080 / Low: 720.2674). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.2533 SOS (High: 816.8306 / Low: 806.5773).

September Spread (Volatile) ±83.4407
March Spread (Stable) ±10.2533

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 12.6956 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.6956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 815.7203) against the same month in 2021 (average: 836.8150), the exchange rate shifted by -21.0947 (-2.52%).

2022 Avg (February) 815.7203
2021 Avg (February) 836.8150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 822.7189 806.8920 816.1310
February 826.8703 804.6794 815.7203
March 816.8306 806.5773 810.7769
April 813.1745 794.1744 802.3840
May 803.0646 791.1813 796.5610
June 804.8951 789.2849 795.5509
July 794.6804 770.8195 783.5916
August 791.3546 768.1866 775.7406
September 803.7080 720.2674 778.4616
October 800.9293 727.7078 777.6279
November 799.0475 743.9167 764.9323
December 758.3162 747.6273 755.4220