2021 GMD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 GMD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the GMD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 39.2074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 37.7342.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4732 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.2000 to the December average rate of 38.0854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 39.2074 was up 2.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 38.3459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
GMD to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 38.7117, compared to 38.5945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1172 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 1.0142 CDF (High: 39.1262 / Low: 38.1120). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3006 CDF (High: 39.0726 / Low: 38.7720).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2970 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 38.9506) against the same month in 2020 (average: 37.5969), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3537 (+3.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.4291 | 38.0676 | 38.2000 |
| February | 38.7707 | 38.3926 | 38.5146 |
| March | 38.9463 | 38.4010 | 38.7475 |
| April | 39.1381 | 38.6283 | 38.8986 |
| May | 39.1168 | 38.8005 | 38.9784 |
| June | 39.0518 | 38.7470 | 38.9310 |
| July | 39.2074 | 38.7421 | 38.9506 |
| August | 39.0726 | 38.7720 | 38.8755 |
| September | 38.8458 | 38.3285 | 38.7188 |
| October | 39.1262 | 38.1120 | 38.5542 |
| November | 38.6538 | 38.1623 | 38.3825 |
| December | 38.2180 | 37.7342 | 38.0854 |