YEARLY HIGH
2.9076 LRD
YEARLY LOW
2.4670 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7671 LRD

2022 GMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 2.9076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 2.4670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4407 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8295 to the December average rate of 2.4845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.9076 was down 14.31% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.3932, 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 14,538 LRD
2021 Average 16,145 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 12,335 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,203.37 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.9336
2.4437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to LRD 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 2.8397, compared to 2.6945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.1533 LRD (High: 2.7762 / Low: 2.6229). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 LRD (High: 2.8194 / Low: 2.8070).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1533
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1944 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 2.8699) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.3836), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5137 (-15.18%).

2022 Avg (March) 2.8699
2021 Avg (March) 3.3836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8945 2.7512 2.8295
February 2.9053 2.8775 2.8927
March 2.9076 2.8059 2.8699
April 2.8369 2.8087 2.8226
May 2.8373 2.7898 2.8123
June 2.8194 2.8070 2.8114
July 2.8440 2.8182 2.8224
August 2.8449 2.7888 2.8264
September 2.8283 2.7720 2.8070
October 2.7762 2.6229 2.7106
November 2.6251 2.4810 2.5161
December 2.4945 2.4670 2.4845