YEARLY HIGH
2.6102 AWG
YEARLY LOW
2.5135 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5650 AWG

2021 XDR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.6102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 2.5135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0967 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5948 to the December average rate of 2.5233, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.6102 was up 0.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.5999, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,051 AWG
2020 Average 12,537 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 12,567 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 483.39 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.6020
2.5162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to AWG 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 2.5843, compared to 2.5458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0462 AWG (High: 2.5961 / Low: 2.5498). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 AWG (High: 2.5708 / Low: 2.5572).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0462
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.5948) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4840), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1109 (+4.46%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.5948
2020 Avg (January) 2.4840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6102 2.5860 2.5948
February 2.6023 2.5792 2.5922
March 2.5930 2.5526 2.5706
April 2.5961 2.5498 2.5714
May 2.6028 2.5789 2.5921
June 2.6052 2.5661 2.5845
July 2.5708 2.5572 2.5631
August 2.5713 2.5491 2.5585
September 2.5690 2.5364 2.5576
October 2.5544 2.5360 2.5431
November 2.5485 2.5188 2.5291
December 2.5298 2.5135 2.5233