2021 GMD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2046 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.9862 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1316 JPY

2021 GMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 2.2046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.9862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2184 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0090 to the December average rate of 2.1673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.2046 was up 0.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2011, 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 11,023 JPY

2020 Average 10,371 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 9,931 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,092.01 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.2006

1.9915

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to JPY 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 2.1000, compared to 2.1631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1000

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0844 JPY (High: 2.1612 / Low: 2.0767). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 JPY (High: 2.1475 / Low: 2.1192).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0844

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0283

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 2.1826) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.0148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1679 (+8.33%).

2021 Avg (November) 2.1826

2020 Avg (November) 2.0148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0334	1.9862	2.0090
February	2.0799	2.0308	2.0507
March	2.1612	2.0767	2.1212
April	2.1612	2.1108	2.1329
May	2.1475	2.1192	2.1324
June	2.1735	2.1364	2.1536
July	2.1817	2.1391	2.1560
August	2.1623	2.1308	2.1477
September	2.1736	2.1089	2.1420
October	2.2028	2.1523	2.1832
November	2.2046	2.1623	2.1826
December	2.1895	2.1472	2.1673