YEARLY HIGH
14.1437 CDF
YEARLY LOW
11.3375 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0316 CDF

2021 LRD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 14.1437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 11.3375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8063 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7296 to the December average rate of 14.0307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.1437 was up 12.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.6086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 70,719 CDF
2020 Average 48,617 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 56,687 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,031.31 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.2886
11.1936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to CDF 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 11.5691, compared to 12.4942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 1.6708 CDF (High: 13.2805 / Low: 11.6097). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0760 CDF (High: 11.6230 / Low: 11.5470).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.6708
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0760

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2532 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 14.0307) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.1210), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9096 (+15.75%).

2021 Avg (December) 14.0307
2020 Avg (December) 12.1210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0636 11.5601 11.7296
February 11.5682 11.4090 11.4765
March 11.5226 11.3375 11.4515
April 11.6303 11.4434 11.5253
May 11.6650 11.5499 11.6163
June 11.6540 11.5563 11.6155
July 11.6788 11.5549 11.6107
August 11.6230 11.5470 11.5808
September 11.7003 11.5539 11.6105
October 13.2805 11.6097 12.2878
November 14.0970 13.3135 13.8444
December 14.1437 13.7896 14.0307