YEARLY HIGH
1213.4414 STD
YEARLY LOW
1136.0079 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1174.6765 STD

2021 MDL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MDL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 1213.4414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 1136.0079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.4335 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1186.0547 to the December average rate of 1196.4716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1213.4414 was down 7.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 1309.3629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,067,207 STD
2020 Average 6,242,478 STD
Yearly Trough Low 5,680,040 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 387,167.48 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1208.8015
1139.8981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 1167.3743, compared to 1181.9787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.6044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1167.3743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1181.9787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 44.5887 STD (High: 1182.2040 / Low: 1137.6154). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.4291 STD (High: 1178.2802 / Low: 1164.8511).

June Spread (Volatile) ±44.5887
May Spread (Stable) ±13.4291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 17.1759 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.1759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 1203.0596) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1241.4046), the exchange rate shifted by -38.3450 (-3.09%).

2021 Avg (October) 1203.0596
2020 Avg (October) 1241.4046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1196.6029 1172.5244 1186.0547
February 1185.7131 1157.9587 1170.4160
March 1171.2008 1152.2919 1161.1964
April 1172.6284 1152.2306 1159.3501
May 1178.2802 1164.8511 1172.2023
June 1182.2040 1137.6154 1155.0264
July 1161.9333 1136.0079 1145.6401
August 1182.7873 1153.6079 1173.3282
September 1198.7688 1170.6320 1178.5591
October 1213.4414 1191.6382 1203.0596
November 1202.2648 1185.3498 1194.8137
December 1207.4791 1187.3629 1196.4716