YEARLY HIGH
150.1956 STD
YEARLY LOW
116.9324 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.2759 STD

2021 LRD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 150.1956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 116.9324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.2632 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.5800 to the December average rate of 148.8040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 150.1956 was up 11.96% compared to the 2020 peak of 134.1464, 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 750,978 STD
2020 Average 563,630 STD
Yearly Trough Low 584,662 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,316.03 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

151.8744
115.0294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to STD 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 119.7774, compared to 130.7744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.9970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 119.7774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.7744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 15.6617 STD (High: 138.3263 / Low: 122.6646). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3969 STD (High: 120.8796 / Low: 120.4826).

October Spread (Volatile) ±15.6617
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3969

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.4802 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 148.8040) against the same month in 2020 (average: 128.2265), the exchange rate shifted by +20.5774 (+16.05%).

2021 Avg (December) 148.8040
2020 Avg (December) 128.2265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 124.1526 119.6864 121.5800
February 119.6864 117.0775 118.0998
March 120.4616 116.9324 118.4107
April 120.5351 119.5119 120.1650
May 120.8796 120.4826 120.6993
June 121.0913 118.6819 119.7096
July 120.6061 119.6565 120.1086
August 121.2431 120.4094 120.7702
September 122.9891 120.7232 120.8990
October 138.3263 122.6646 128.7498
November 149.2109 139.5933 145.3146
December 150.1956 145.8532 148.8040