YEARLY HIGH
0.2801 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2601 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2690 GBP

2021 XCD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.2601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2712 to the December average rate of 0.2780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2801 was down 13.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,401 GBP
2020 Average 1,443 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,300 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.20 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2796
0.2614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to GBP 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 0.2666, compared to 0.2715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0095 GBP (High: 0.2711 / Low: 0.2616). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 GBP (High: 0.2737 / Low: 0.2693).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2780) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2752), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+1.05%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2780
2020 Avg (December) 0.2752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2737 0.2693 0.2712
February 0.2711 0.2616 0.2667
March 0.2703 0.2645 0.2670
April 0.2700 0.2645 0.2674
May 0.2678 0.2601 0.2629
June 0.2681 0.2610 0.2641
July 0.2714 0.2650 0.2678
August 0.2716 0.2657 0.2682
September 0.2756 0.2669 0.2693
October 0.2732 0.2677 0.2704
November 0.2783 0.2702 0.2753
December 0.2801 0.2735 0.2780