YEARLY HIGH
1.5952 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.3996 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5028 BBD

2021 AUD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.5952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.3996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1956 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5433 to the December average rate of 1.4308, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5952 was up 3.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.5398, 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 7,976 BBD
2020 Average 6,906 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,998 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 977.82 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.5640
1.4187
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 1.5424, compared to 1.4632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0796 BBD (High: 1.5042 / Low: 1.4246). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 BBD (High: 1.5717 / Low: 1.5416).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0796
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0422 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 1.5515) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2189 (+16.43%).

2021 Avg (February) 1.5515
2020 Avg (February) 1.3325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5632 1.5242 1.5433
February 1.5952 1.5202 1.5515
March 1.5649 1.5182 1.5410
April 1.5602 1.5222 1.5393
May 1.5717 1.5416 1.5519
June 1.5513 1.4956 1.5273
July 1.5082 1.4674 1.4851
August 1.4805 1.4260 1.4601
September 1.4913 1.4356 1.4640
October 1.5062 1.4526 1.4805
November 1.5042 1.4246 1.4587
December 1.4529 1.3996 1.4308