2021 GMD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 GMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the GMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 408.3717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 392.4964.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.8753 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 395.9520 to the December average rate of 403.9157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 408.3717 was down 6.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 436.5832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
GMD to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 400.7889, compared to 403.7159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9270 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 11.3452 STD (High: 406.6313 / Low: 395.2860). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1855 STD (High: 405.4363 / Low: 404.2509).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.7847 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 403.1796) against the same month in 2020 (average: 404.9725), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7929 (-0.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 397.4054 | 393.9715 | 395.9520 |
| February | 397.8689 | 392.4964 | 396.3314 |
| March | 406.6313 | 395.2860 | 400.6550 |
| April | 406.8297 | 403.4254 | 405.5644 |
| May | 405.4363 | 404.2509 | 405.0077 |
| June | 405.6116 | 397.9266 | 401.2230 |
| July | 404.6728 | 401.2143 | 402.9289 |
| August | 407.3863 | 404.0129 | 405.4128 |
| September | 408.3717 | 398.8042 | 403.1796 |
| October | 408.3717 | 401.0901 | 404.0230 |
| November | 405.1394 | 399.3519 | 402.8357 |
| December | 406.4454 | 401.2690 | 403.9157 |