YEARLY HIGH
0.0720 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0695 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0713 AED

2021 GMD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.0720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0711 to the December average rate of 0.0699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0720 was down 0.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 360 AED
2020 Average 357 AED
Yearly Trough Low 347 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.74 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0720
0.0697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to AED 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 0.0716, compared to 0.0710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0012 AED (High: 0.0718 / Low: 0.0706). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0718).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0718) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0720), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.29%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0718
2020 Avg (April) 0.0720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0713 0.0710 0.0711
February 0.0717 0.0713 0.0714
March 0.0717 0.0714 0.0716
April 0.0720 0.0717 0.0718
May 0.0718 0.0716 0.0717
June 0.0719 0.0717 0.0718
July 0.0719 0.0717 0.0718
August 0.0719 0.0718 0.0718
September 0.0718 0.0706 0.0714
October 0.0713 0.0706 0.0709
November 0.0706 0.0701 0.0703
December 0.0701 0.0695 0.0699