YEARLY HIGH
1.3295 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0193 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3455 INR

2021 SDG to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.3295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3102 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3227 to the December average rate of 0.1723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -86.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.3295 was down 16.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.5939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,647 INR
2020 Average 6,859 INR
Yearly Trough Low 96 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,550.87 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4383
0.0507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to INR 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 0.5216, compared to 0.1694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 1.3048 INR (High: 1.3240 / Low: 0.0193). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 INR (High: 0.1672 / Low: 0.1646).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3048
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8791 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.3227) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.5732), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2505 (-15.92%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.3227
2020 Avg (January) 1.5732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3295 1.3190 1.3227
February 1.3240 0.0193 1.0705
March 0.1937 0.1902 0.1915
April 0.1977 0.1910 0.1952
May 0.1910 0.1726 0.1803
June 0.1737 0.1642 0.1692
July 0.1681 0.1642 0.1663
August 0.1672 0.1646 0.1663
September 0.1684 0.1646 0.1665
October 0.1714 0.1681 0.1700
November 0.3308 0.1680 0.1751
December 0.1742 0.1701 0.1723