YEARLY HIGH
422.1988 SOS
YEARLY LOW
381.5535 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
403.2905 SOS

2019 AUD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AUD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 422.1988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 381.5535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.6453 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 415.2392 to the December average rate of 399.4316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 422.1988 was down 10.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 472.3782, 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 2,110,994 SOS
2018 Average 2,163,241 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,907,767 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,226.57 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

417.6209
389.0399
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 409.9239, compared to 396.6571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.2668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 409.9239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 396.6571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 21.5088 SOS (High: 422.1988 / Low: 400.6900). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9723 SOS (High: 413.9965 / Low: 407.0241).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.5088
March Spread (Stable) ±6.9723

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 13.7439 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.7439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 415.2392) against the same month in 2018 (average: 461.2420), the exchange rate shifted by -46.0029 (-9.97%).

2019 Avg (January) 415.2392
2018 Avg (January) 461.2420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 422.1988 400.6900 415.2392
February 421.7619 409.0023 414.1623
March 413.9965 407.0241 410.8601
April 416.0927 406.1766 412.1743
May 410.3770 399.3258 403.3872
June 409.7325 397.8972 403.7204
July 410.0070 396.4126 405.1655
August 394.4702 381.5535 391.4217
September 399.1260 388.1358 394.2970
October 399.6664 386.6763 394.0983
November 400.0167 390.2688 395.5287
December 406.4618 391.3028 399.4316