YEARLY HIGH
86.9625 LRD
YEARLY LOW
70.7750 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.1436 LRD

2021 BBD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 86.9625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 70.7750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1875 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.1403 to the December average rate of 71.2946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 86.9625 was down 12.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 99.6874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 434,812 LRD
2020 Average 479,272 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 353,875 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,937.43 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

88.3383
69.7452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to LRD 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 85.8568, compared to 80.4305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.8568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.4305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 9.8500 LRD (High: 85.5375 / Low: 75.6875). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1125 LRD (High: 85.8500 / Low: 85.7375).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.8500
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.0710 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 86.7888) against the same month in 2020 (average: 98.8782), the exchange rate shifted by -12.0894 (-12.23%).

2021 Avg (March) 86.7888
2020 Avg (March) 98.8782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.5000 82.1167 84.1403
February 86.7125 85.5000 86.2862
March 86.9625 86.5000 86.7888
April 86.5250 86.0250 86.3142
May 86.0625 85.7750 85.9043
June 85.7750 85.6250 85.7067
July 85.8500 85.7375 85.7879
August 85.9250 85.8000 85.8476
September 85.9250 85.5000 85.7492
October 85.5375 75.6875 81.4872
November 75.0625 71.0000 72.4162
December 72.5625 70.7750 71.2946