YEARLY HIGH
0.0086 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0067 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0080 LRD

2021 STD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0082 to the December average rate of 0.0067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0086 was down 10.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43 LRD
2020 Average 45 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 33 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.47 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0086
0.0065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0084, compared to 0.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0009 LRD (High: 0.0082 / Low: 0.0072). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LRD (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0083).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0084) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-5.60%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0084
2020 Avg (March) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0084 0.0081 0.0082
February 0.0085 0.0084 0.0085
March 0.0086 0.0083 0.0084
April 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
May 0.0083 0.0083 0.0083
June 0.0084 0.0083 0.0084
July 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
August 0.0083 0.0082 0.0083
September 0.0083 0.0081 0.0083
October 0.0082 0.0072 0.0078
November 0.0072 0.0067 0.0069
December 0.0069 0.0067 0.0067