YEARLY HIGH
39.2074 CDF
YEARLY LOW
37.7342 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.6531 CDF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 196,037 CDF
2020 Average 179,694 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 188,671 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,366.00 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

39.0677
37.9961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.7117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.5945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0142
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (July) 38.9506
2020 Avg (July) 37.5969

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