YEARLY HIGH
0.3723 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2947 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3114 GMD

2021 LRD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.3723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.2947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0776 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3071 to the December average rate of 0.3684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3723 was up 12.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,862 GMD
2020 Average 1,350 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,474 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 388.07 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3757
0.2883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to GMD 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 0.2989, compared to 0.3240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0425 GMD (High: 0.3435 / Low: 0.3010). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GMD (High: 0.2984 / Low: 0.2978).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0425
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.3684) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0474 (+14.77%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.3684
2020 Avg (December) 0.3210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3151 0.3012 0.3071
February 0.3013 0.2955 0.2980
March 0.2965 0.2947 0.2955
April 0.2975 0.2955 0.2963
May 0.2984 0.2973 0.2980
June 0.2990 0.2980 0.2984
July 0.2984 0.2978 0.2981
August 0.2981 0.2975 0.2979
September 0.3037 0.2978 0.2999
October 0.3435 0.3010 0.3187
November 0.3690 0.3464 0.3607
December 0.3723 0.3624 0.3684