2021 GMD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.4481 SOS

YEARLY LOW

10.9827 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.2812 SOS

2021 GMD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 11.4481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 10.9827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4654 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2463 to the December average rate of 11.0724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.4481 was down 0.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.5324, 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 57,241 SOS

2020 Average 56,433 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 54,914 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,327.09 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.4112

11.0415

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SOS 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 11.3303, compared to 11.2320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3303

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.2529 SOS (High: 11.3592 / Low: 11.1063). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1249 SOS (High: 11.4146 / Low: 11.2898).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2529

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0909 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 11.3469) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.2203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1266 (+1.13%).

2021 Avg (July) 11.3469

2020 Avg (July) 11.2203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3398	11.1799	11.2463
February	11.3897	11.2522	11.3009
March	11.4146	11.2898	11.3427
April	11.4397	11.2759	11.3534
May	11.4302	11.2130	11.3584
June	11.4425	11.3155	11.3804
July	11.4481	11.2738	11.3469
August	11.4263	11.2945	11.3260
September	11.3482	11.1656	11.2912
October	11.3592	11.1063	11.2232
November	11.2692	11.0333	11.1323
December	11.1725	10.9827	11.0724