YEARLY HIGH
826.0614 IRR
YEARLY LOW
799.1299 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
818.3951 IRR

2021 GMD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 826.0614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 799.1299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.9315 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 815.0477 to the December average rate of 804.5821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 826.0614 was down 35.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 1280.5035, 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 4,130,307 IRR
2020 Average 4,096,591 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 3,995,650 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,657.48 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

826.5228
802.5875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to IRR 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 820.5992, compared to 816.1911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 820.5992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 816.1911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 14.5384 IRR (High: 825.4999 / Low: 810.9615). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0134 IRR (High: 824.9022 / Low: 822.8888).

September Spread (Volatile) ±14.5384
July Spread (Stable) ±2.0134

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 6.1384 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 824.5282) against the same month in 2020 (average: 812.5818), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9463 (+1.47%).

2021 Avg (August) 824.5282
2020 Avg (August) 812.5818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 817.6436 813.5446 815.0477
February 821.5610 816.7798 818.8123
March 822.2027 818.3673 820.8166
April 825.5882 821.5610 823.1984
May 823.3685 820.7602 822.3547
June 824.4670 822.3633 823.3653
July 824.9022 822.8888 823.8548
August 826.0614 823.6070 824.5282
September 825.4999 810.9615 820.6412
October 819.3204 811.4423 814.5028
November 812.5000 806.2977 809.0376
December 807.3911 799.1299 804.5821