YEARLY HIGH
1.6627 KGS
YEARLY LOW
1.6038 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6421 KGS

2021 GMD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 1.6627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.6038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0589 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6180 to the December average rate of 1.6142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.6627 was down 0.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.6641, 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 8,313 KGS
2020 Average 7,481 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 8,019 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294.47 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.6622
1.6099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to KGS 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 1.6453, compared to 1.6389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0270 KGS (High: 1.6560 / Low: 1.6290). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 KGS (High: 1.6570 / Low: 1.6532).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0270
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 1.6579) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.5574), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1004 (+6.45%).

2021 Avg (April) 1.6579
2020 Avg (April) 1.5574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6300 1.6070 1.6180
February 1.6509 1.6283 1.6389
March 1.6559 1.6445 1.6522
April 1.6627 1.6545 1.6579
May 1.6578 1.6398 1.6507
June 1.6568 1.6457 1.6540
July 1.6594 1.6502 1.6558
August 1.6570 1.6532 1.6556
September 1.6560 1.6290 1.6484
October 1.6466 1.6291 1.6361
November 1.6308 1.6171 1.6235
December 1.6193 1.6038 1.6142