YEARLY HIGH
250.6874 LRD
YEARLY LOW
197.8475 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
237.0434 LRD

2021 XDR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 250.6874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 197.8475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.8399 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 242.5903 to the December average rate of 199.8616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 250.6874 was down 11.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 283.3132, 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 1,253,437 LRD
2020 Average 1,334,211 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 989,238 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264,199.34 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

253.3745
194.9968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 246.5104, compared to 227.5764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.9341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 246.5104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.5764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 27.8520 LRD (High: 241.6308 / Low: 213.7787). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3877 LRD (High: 245.1498 / Low: 243.7621).

October Spread (Volatile) ±27.8520
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3877

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 26.7324 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.7324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 248.5097) against the same month in 2020 (average: 269.1621), the exchange rate shifted by -20.6524 (-7.67%).

2021 Avg (February) 248.5097
2020 Avg (February) 269.1621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 246.3405 235.9518 242.5903
February 250.6874 245.9788 248.5097
March 250.5171 245.4713 247.8896
April 248.0410 245.1397 246.5997
May 248.2026 246.4618 247.3815
June 248.0121 244.2472 246.0917
July 245.1498 243.7621 244.2783
August 245.1848 243.2234 244.0052
September 244.9230 240.8886 243.6273
October 241.6308 213.7787 230.2091
November 211.1148 198.7671 203.4767
December 203.9054 197.8475 199.8616