YEARLY HIGH
3.1353 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0462 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7916 LRD

2021 SDG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 3.1353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0891 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0444 to the December average rate of 0.3259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -89.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.1353 was down 27.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.3120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,676 LRD
2020 Average 17,754 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 231 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,445.54 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.3162
0.0540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.2178, compared to 0.3654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 3.0891 LRD (High: 3.1353 / Low: 0.0462). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 LRD (High: 0.3890 / Low: 0.3874).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.0891
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0794 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 2.5361) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.7969), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2608 (-33.21%).

2021 Avg (February) 2.5361
2020 Avg (February) 3.7969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0978 2.9729 3.0444
February 3.1353 0.0462 2.5361
March 0.4594 0.4529 0.4567
April 0.4548 0.4434 0.4524
May 0.4434 0.4092 0.4232
June 0.4087 0.3785 0.3940
July 0.3852 0.3785 0.3829
August 0.3875 0.3844 0.3853
September 0.3890 0.3874 0.3880
October 0.3879 0.3436 0.3697
November 0.6363 0.3242 0.3404
December 0.3317 0.3234 0.3259