YEARLY HIGH
0.0277 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0207 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0246 LRD

2021 PYG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PYG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0244 to the December average rate of 0.0209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0277 was down 10.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 138 LRD
2020 Average 142 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 104 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.69 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0276
0.0203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0257, compared to 0.0234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0029 LRD (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0219). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LRD (High: 0.0250 / Low: 0.0248).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0270) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0304), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-11.29%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0270
2020 Avg (April) 0.0304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0248 0.0236 0.0244
February 0.0263 0.0247 0.0256
March 0.0269 0.0261 0.0264
April 0.0277 0.0264 0.0270
May 0.0264 0.0253 0.0256
June 0.0257 0.0253 0.0254
July 0.0255 0.0248 0.0251
August 0.0249 0.0247 0.0248
September 0.0250 0.0248 0.0249
October 0.0248 0.0219 0.0236
November 0.0218 0.0208 0.0211
December 0.0213 0.0207 0.0209