YEARLY HIGH
772.1380 SOS
YEARLY LOW
743.1634 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
759.8687 SOS

2023 XDR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 772.1380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 743.1634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.9745 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 764.0334 to the December average rate of 762.4969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 772.1380 was down 6.62% compared to the 2022 peak of 826.8703, 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 3,860,690 SOS
2022 Average 3,946,184 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,715,817 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,872.74 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

768.4596
748.0150
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 762.3149, compared to 757.4224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 762.3149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 757.4224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 18.6493 SOS (High: 771.6089 / Low: 752.9596). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3340 SOS (High: 751.8083 / Low: 747.4743).

February Spread (Volatile) ±18.6493
October Spread (Stable) ±4.3340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.1722 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 766.7559) against the same month in 2022 (average: 802.3840), the exchange rate shifted by -35.6281 (-4.44%).

2023 Avg (April) 766.7559
2022 Avg (April) 802.3840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 770.1035 754.0415 764.0334
February 771.6089 752.9596 761.6409
March 764.3214 754.1297 757.8954
April 772.1380 760.8248 766.7559
May 770.1097 756.9427 764.5331
June 764.1616 755.8503 759.0309
July 771.4117 753.4779 764.3024
August 765.1875 755.5485 759.8956
September 758.2271 748.2407 753.7233
October 751.8083 747.4743 749.7187
November 761.5624 743.1634 754.3976
December 766.9945 756.9464 762.4969