YEARLY HIGH
10.1143 SCR
YEARLY LOW
8.0708 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9361 SCR

2023 AUD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AUD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 10.1143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 8.0708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0435 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4291 to the December average rate of 9.0075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 10.1143 was down 7.50% compared to the 2022 peak of 10.9346, 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 50,572 SCR
2022 Average 47,152 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 40,354 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,217.41 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9.5280
8.3411
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 9.1636, compared to 8.7086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.3241 SCR (High: 10.1143 / Low: 8.7902). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3342 SCR (High: 8.8537 / Low: 8.5194).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3241
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3443 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 9.4291) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9.8809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4518 (-4.57%).

2023 Avg (January) 9.4291
2022 Avg (January) 9.8809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1143 8.7902 9.4291
February 10.0678 8.7632 9.3405
March 9.4782 8.5733 8.9962
April 9.4936 8.6693 9.0368
May 9.4178 8.5566 8.9674
June 9.7060 8.6863 9.2114
July 9.6519 8.6624 8.9948
August 8.8537 8.5194 8.6649
September 8.8044 8.1926 8.4400
October 8.8961 8.0708 8.4598
November 9.1360 8.3171 8.6847
December 9.5393 8.4974 9.0075