YEARLY HIGH
0.1590 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1531 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1557 SBD

2021 GMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.1590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1549 to the December average rate of 0.1540, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1590 was down 5.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 795 SBD
2020 Average 800 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 765 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.31 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1578
0.1536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SBD 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 0.1557, compared to 0.1558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0045 SBD (High: 0.1590 / Low: 0.1544). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.1576 / Low: 0.1574).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.1555) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1626), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-4.37%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.1555
2020 Avg (March) 0.1626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1560 0.1540 0.1549
February 0.1562 0.1551 0.1557
March 0.1590 0.1544 0.1555
April 0.1567 0.1556 0.1561
May 0.1561 0.1554 0.1557
June 0.1570 0.1558 0.1564
July 0.1576 0.1568 0.1572
August 0.1576 0.1574 0.1575
September 0.1575 0.1548 0.1567
October 0.1567 0.1543 0.1553
November 0.1544 0.1536 0.1540
December 0.1544 0.1531 0.1540