YEARLY HIGH
16.3241 SCR
YEARLY LOW
7.6714 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9185 SCR

2020 AUD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 16.3241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 7.6714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6527 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3809 to the December average rate of 15.9801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 70.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.3241 was up 64.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.9416, 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 81,621 SCR
2019 Average 47,556 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 38,357 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,263.70 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.7284
7.7488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to SCR 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 10.1292, compared to 13.7077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 3.2061 SCR (High: 11.4830 / Low: 8.2769). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5689 SCR (High: 13.1967 / Low: 12.6278).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.2061
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6075 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 15.9801) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.4376), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5426 (+69.32%).

2020 Avg (December) 15.9801
2019 Avg (December) 9.4376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6547 8.9082 9.3809
February 9.2497 8.6454 9.1046
March 9.1129 7.6714 8.4971
April 11.4830 8.2769 10.3383
May 11.7617 10.3826 11.3367
June 12.4407 11.6459 12.1176
July 12.8586 12.1645 12.4075
August 13.3900 12.6774 12.8702
September 13.1967 12.6278 12.9712
October 13.7622 12.7903 13.1815
November 15.3798 13.5464 14.8359
December 16.3241 15.3588 15.9801