YEARLY HIGH
0.4197 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2435 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3139 SCR

2021 GMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.4197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.2435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1762 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4109 to the December average rate of 0.2565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4197 was up 2.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4104, 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 2,099 SCR
2020 Average 1,666 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,218 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 880.90 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4283
0.2396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SCR 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 0.3620, compared to 0.2658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1337 SCR (High: 0.4061 / Low: 0.2724). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 SCR (High: 0.4197 / Low: 0.4097).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1337
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0885 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.4109) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1440 (+53.93%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.4109
2020 Avg (January) 0.2670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4197 0.4097 0.4109
February 0.4179 0.4059 0.4117
March 0.4179 0.3977 0.4126
April 0.4061 0.2724 0.3241
May 0.3226 0.2883 0.3079
June 0.3229 0.2870 0.3047
July 0.3202 0.2637 0.2893
August 0.3002 0.2506 0.2686
September 0.2728 0.2474 0.2553
October 0.2874 0.2458 0.2667
November 0.2848 0.2441 0.2587
December 0.2853 0.2435 0.2565