2017 AUD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

472.1326 SOS

YEARLY LOW

416.5574 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

444.0796 SOS

2017 AUD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 472.1326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 416.5574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.5751 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 430.8821 to the December average rate of 443.8098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 472.1326 was down 0.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 475.3540, 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 2,360,663 SOS

2016 Average 2,206,458 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,082,787 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 277,875.68 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

466.3423

426.8401

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 436.6789, compared to 451.4804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.8015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 436.6789

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 451.4804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 28.0582 SOS (High: 465.3709 / Low: 437.3127). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4722 SOS (High: 447.2100 / Low: 439.7379).

July Spread (Volatile) ±28.0582

February Spread (Stable) ±7.4722

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 11.6326 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 463.0504) against the same month in 2016 (average: 442.5156), the exchange rate shifted by +20.5348 (+4.64%).

2017 Avg (September) 463.0504

2016 Avg (September) 442.5156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	438.4762	416.5574	430.8821
February	447.2100	439.7379	443.8767
March	447.5365	433.9590	440.6156
April	443.5237	431.7439	437.0669
May	439.2851	424.9507	430.1319
June	448.1762	427.1198	437.5002
July	465.3709	437.3127	451.0477
August	468.7371	453.6198	457.9889
September	472.1326	453.9589	463.0504
October	461.1859	443.1066	451.4178
November	452.2300	436.0753	441.5676
December	457.2685	432.8848	443.8098