2021 SCR to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SCR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SCR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 13.4135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 7.6983.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7152 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9267 to the December average rate of 10.6016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.4135 was down 14.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 15.7498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
SCR to LRD 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 9.4797, compared to 11.7329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2532 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 4.0751 LRD (High: 12.3924 / Low: 8.3173). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2818 LRD (High: 8.3279 / Low: 8.0461).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2418 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 12.5314) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.1572), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3742 (+12.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0653 | 7.6983 | 7.9267 |
| February | 8.3279 | 8.0461 | 8.1516 |
| March | 8.5039 | 8.0993 | 8.2010 |
| April | 12.3924 | 8.3173 | 10.6615 |
| May | 11.6323 | 10.3969 | 10.9174 |
| June | 11.6844 | 10.3779 | 11.0200 |
| July | 12.7306 | 10.4746 | 11.6263 |
| August | 13.4135 | 11.1769 | 12.5314 |
| September | 13.3965 | 12.1684 | 13.0720 |
| October | 13.2592 | 10.1291 | 11.8302 |
| November | 11.2338 | 9.5819 | 10.7360 |
| December | 11.1253 | 9.4792 | 10.6016 |