2012 AUD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1758.0025 SOS

YEARLY LOW

1558.0698 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1679.5878 SOS

2012 AUD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 1758.0025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1558.0698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 199.9326 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1694.4628 to the December average rate of 1686.7772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1758.0025 was down 2.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 1803.2441, 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 8,790,012 SOS

2011 Average 8,339,068 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 7,790,349 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 999,663.19 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1754.4671

1601.5511

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to SOS 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 1676.7146, compared to 1682.4611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1676.7146

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1682.4611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 110.0857 SOS (High: 1682.4056 / Low: 1572.3199). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.4067 SOS (High: 1688.2652 / Low: 1666.8585).

May Spread (Volatile) ±110.0857

November Spread (Stable) ±21.4067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 67.5111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -67.5111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1741.7241) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1616.0458), the exchange rate shifted by +125.6783 (+7.78%).

2012 Avg (February) 1741.7241

2011 Avg (February) 1616.0458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1733.5671	1666.0206	1694.4628
February	1758.0025	1729.3760	1741.7241
March	1749.2397	1686.4067	1713.5955
April	1695.6007	1660.7974	1681.8611
May	1682.4056	1572.3199	1614.3500
June	1660.9024	1558.0698	1614.2941
July	1708.8019	1638.8154	1671.9235
August	1719.9960	1678.5983	1701.7460
September	1714.8992	1650.3129	1688.4122
October	1688.5270	1643.5386	1667.3875
November	1688.2652	1666.8585	1678.5199
December	1702.1175	1666.1871	1686.7772