YEARLY HIGH
144.0921 DJF
YEARLY LOW
127.8715 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
137.1110 DJF

2017 AUD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 144.0921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 127.8715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2206 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.2682 to the December average rate of 136.7863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 144.0921 was up 3.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 138.6241, 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 720,460 DJF
2016 Average 660,817 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 639,358 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,102.75 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

143.4218
131.9743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to DJF 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 134.9357, compared to 139.2863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.9357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.2863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 7.9947 DJF (High: 135.8662 / Low: 127.8715). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4718 DJF (High: 138.1827 / Low: 135.7110).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.9947
February Spread (Stable) ±2.4718

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.1476 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 142.4679) against the same month in 2016 (average: 134.5699), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8980 (+5.87%).

2017 Avg (September) 142.4679
2016 Avg (September) 134.5699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 135.8662 127.8715 133.2682
February 138.1827 135.7110 137.1677
March 138.3305 134.3546 136.3704
April 136.5631 133.5220 134.8254
May 134.9985 131.3537 132.9283
June 137.4732 132.0354 135.0544
July 142.9106 135.4207 139.4860
August 142.4276 139.2516 141.3122
September 144.0921 140.1693 142.4679
October 140.9108 136.9332 139.3203
November 137.9083 135.1597 136.3447
December 139.4424 134.0507 136.7863