2021 XDR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 XDR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the XDR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 29997.0812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 29037.6604.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 959.4208 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29489.6406 to the December average rate of 29738.3755, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 29997.0812 was down 2.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 30798.5848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
XDR to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 29523.3943, compared to 29523.0222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3721 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 959.4208 STD (High: 29997.0812 / Low: 29037.6604). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 243.5178 STD (High: 29566.4692 / Low: 29322.9514).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 398.9801 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 29459.8561) against the same month in 2020 (average: 30398.4308), the exchange rate shifted by -938.5747 (-3.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29699.9927 | 29294.0373 | 29489.6406 |
| February | 29500.8715 | 29104.6924 | 29347.7929 |
| March | 29616.3239 | 29056.6375 | 29351.5657 |
| April | 29893.3153 | 29434.7755 | 29632.6740 |
| May | 29985.1530 | 29711.4242 | 29858.8362 |
| June | 29997.0812 | 29037.6604 | 29459.8561 |
| July | 29562.2465 | 29199.4602 | 29339.9519 |
| August | 29566.4692 | 29322.9514 | 29468.4516 |
| September | 29626.6658 | 29299.4217 | 29454.0513 |
| October | 29730.9298 | 29455.4692 | 29580.8775 |
| November | 29733.4787 | 29360.2389 | 29556.4254 |
| December | 29908.4403 | 29630.0586 | 29738.3755 |