YEARLY HIGH
1.3561 USD
YEARLY LOW
1.3025 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3279 USD

2024 XDR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XDR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 1.3561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.3025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0536 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3353 to the December average rate of 1.3116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.3561 was down 0.94% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.3691, 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 6,781 USD
2023 Average 6,673 USD
Yearly Trough Low 6,512 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.19 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.3528
1.3079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to USD 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 1.3258, compared to 1.3300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.0310 USD (High: 1.3561 / Low: 1.3252). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 USD (High: 1.3277 / Low: 1.3172).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0310
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 1.3388) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.3133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0256 (+1.95%).

2024 Avg (October) 1.3388
2023 Avg (October) 1.3133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3454 1.3300 1.3353
February 1.3341 1.3168 1.3273
March 1.3363 1.3237 1.3299
April 1.3294 1.3113 1.3207
May 1.3277 1.3172 1.3218
June 1.3275 1.3145 1.3199
July 1.3269 1.3153 1.3224
August 1.3481 1.3273 1.3361
September 1.3553 1.3441 1.3491
October 1.3561 1.3252 1.3388
November 1.3347 1.3064 1.3217
December 1.3200 1.3025 1.3116