YEARLY HIGH
2.5221 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.7341 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0926 LTL

2017 AUD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.5221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.7341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7879 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0439 to the December average rate of 0.7652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -62.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5221 was up 3.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4419, 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 12,610 LTL
2016 Average 11,479 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 3,671 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,939.57 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6334
0.5714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to LTL 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 1.4059, compared to 0.7793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.7600 LTL (High: 2.5221 / Low: 0.7621). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 LTL (High: 0.7958 / Low: 0.7827).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7600
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5380 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.5078) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1876), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6798 (-31.08%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.5078
2016 Avg (February) 2.1876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4474 0.7356 2.0439
February 2.5221 0.7621 1.5078
March 2.5024 2.4320 2.4615
April 2.4597 0.7469 0.9235
May 0.7543 0.7341 0.7432
June 0.7690 0.7380 0.7554
July 0.8003 0.7579 0.7805
August 0.7958 0.7827 0.7916
September 0.8060 0.7832 0.7970
October 0.7891 0.7660 0.7790
November 0.7714 0.7553 0.7623
December 0.7809 0.7507 0.7652