YEARLY HIGH
17.6471 KPW
YEARLY LOW
17.0229 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4719 KPW

2021 GMD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 17.6471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 17.0229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6242 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4203 to the December average rate of 17.1340, 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 17.6471 was down 0.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 17.7515, 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 88,235 KPW
2020 Average 87,422 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 85,114 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,120.86 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

17.6440
17.0876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to KPW 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 17.5396, compared to 17.4042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.2856 KPW (High: 17.5850 / Low: 17.2994). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 KPW (High: 17.6125 / Low: 17.5850).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2856
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

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 0.1365 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 17.5960) against the same month in 2020 (average: 17.6477), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0517 (-0.29%).

2021 Avg (April) 17.5960
2020 Avg (April) 17.6477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4757 17.3896 17.4203
February 17.5610 17.4588 17.5023
March 17.5747 17.4927 17.5441
April 17.6471 17.5610 17.5960
May 17.5953 17.5439 17.5775
June 17.6125 17.5781 17.5977
July 17.6125 17.5781 17.5971
August 17.6125 17.5850 17.5963
September 17.5850 17.2994 17.5008
October 17.4757 17.2911 17.3643
November 17.3077 17.1674 17.2325
December 17.1887 17.0229 17.1340