2021 XDR to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0680 GBP

YEARLY LOW

1.0147 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0359 GBP

2021 XDR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.0680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 1.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0532 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0567 to the December average rate of 1.0532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0680 was down 9.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1802, 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 5,340 GBP

2020 Average 5,429 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 5,074 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.11 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0601

1.0195

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.0342, compared to 1.0375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0342

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0328 GBP (High: 1.0534 / Low: 1.0206). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 GBP (High: 1.0408 / Low: 1.0233).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0328

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.0567) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.12%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.0567

2020 Avg (January) 1.0554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0680	1.0485	1.0567
February	1.0534	1.0206	1.0380
March	1.0405	1.0217	1.0306
April	1.0414	1.0203	1.0325
May	1.0400	1.0155	1.0229
June	1.0392	1.0147	1.0246
July	1.0421	1.0205	1.0305
August	1.0408	1.0233	1.0303
September	1.0542	1.0240	1.0338
October	1.0426	1.0208	1.0322
November	1.0526	1.0296	1.0450
December	1.0624	1.0360	1.0532