YEARLY HIGH
4.1061 GMD
YEARLY LOW
2.3825 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3034 GMD

2021 SCR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 4.1061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.3825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7236 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4336 to the December average rate of 3.9057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 60.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.1061 was up 1.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.0480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,531 GMD
2020 Average 15,300 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 11,913 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,617.81 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.0693
2.2742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to GMD 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 2.8311, compared to 3.7756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.2090 GMD (High: 3.6717 / Low: 2.4627). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0582 GMD (High: 2.4408 / Low: 2.3825).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2090
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1625 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3.9057) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4420), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4637 (+59.94%).

2021 Avg (December) 3.9057
2020 Avg (December) 2.4420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4408 2.3825 2.4336
February 2.4639 2.3929 2.4289
March 2.5144 2.3931 2.4238
April 3.6717 2.4627 3.1591
May 3.4684 3.1000 3.2535
June 3.4849 3.0972 3.2879
July 3.7921 3.1232 3.4657
August 3.9899 3.3311 3.7330
September 4.0420 3.6662 3.9197
October 4.0681 3.4795 3.7573
November 4.0966 3.5111 3.8724
December 4.1061 3.5046 3.9057