YEARLY HIGH
1.4544 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.3413 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3911 BBD

2019 AUD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AUD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1.4544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1.3413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1131 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4311 to the December average rate of 1.3778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4544 was down 10.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,272 BBD
2018 Average 7,474 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,707 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 565.35 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4388
1.3460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to BBD 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 1.4130, compared to 1.3691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0710 BBD (High: 1.4544 / Low: 1.3834). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 BBD (High: 1.3622 / Low: 1.3413).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0710
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0425 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.4311) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1599 (-10.05%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.4311
2018 Avg (January) 1.5910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4544 1.3834 1.4311
February 1.4506 1.4125 1.4293
March 1.4273 1.4047 1.4166
April 1.4347 1.4028 1.4224
May 1.4042 1.3724 1.3890
June 1.4046 1.3704 1.3899
July 1.4136 1.3690 1.3962
August 1.3622 1.3413 1.3537
September 1.3756 1.3424 1.3614
October 1.3795 1.3416 1.3601
November 1.3831 1.3520 1.3655
December 1.4030 1.3531 1.3778