2021 XDR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.9695 GMD

YEARLY LOW

72.3652 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

73.3982 GMD

2021 XDR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 74.9695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 72.3652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6043 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.4780 to the December average rate of 73.6257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 74.9695 was up 0.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 74.7468, 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 374,847 GMD

2020 Average 358,579 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 361,826 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,021.62 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

74.6570

72.5089

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to GMD 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 73.6670, compared to 73.1293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.6670

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.1293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 1.6825 GMD (High: 74.2308 / Low: 72.5483). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4634 GMD (High: 73.0522 / Low: 72.5888).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.6825

July Spread (Stable) ±0.4634

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7874 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 74.4780) against the same month in 2020 (average: 70.6275), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8505 (+5.45%).

2021 Avg (January) 74.4780

2020 Avg (January) 70.6275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	74.9695	74.1068	74.4780
February	74.3196	73.7942	74.0488
March	74.1075	72.6771	73.2614
April	73.8033	72.5645	73.0654
May	74.0342	73.3084	73.7241
June	73.9914	72.8854	73.4244
July	73.0522	72.5888	72.8167
August	73.0627	72.3652	72.6879
September	74.2308	72.5483	73.0563
October	73.7725	72.6184	73.2181
November	73.6029	73.1255	73.3711
December	74.1317	73.3098	73.6257