2020 AUD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

446.7248 SOS

YEARLY LOW

334.1801 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

401.1724 SOS

2020 AUD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 446.7248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 334.1801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 112.5447 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 398.4473 to the December average rate of 438.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 446.7248 was up 5.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 422.1988, 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 2,233,624 SOS

2019 Average 2,016,108 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,670,900 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 562,723.47 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

445.6025

354.4859

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 382.2422, compared to 420.1026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.8604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 382.2422

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 420.1026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 54.8670 SOS (High: 389.0471 / Low: 334.1801). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.9973 SOS (High: 392.8530 / Low: 380.8558).

March Spread (Volatile) ±54.8670

February Spread (Stable) ±11.9973

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 26.1035 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -26.1035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 438.0095) against the same month in 2019 (average: 399.4316), the exchange rate shifted by +38.5779 (+9.66%).

2020 Avg (December) 438.0095

2019 Avg (December) 399.4316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	408.1721	389.6814	398.4473
February	392.8530	380.8558	388.1825
March	389.0471	334.1801	362.0790
April	379.6598	348.2026	365.8785
May	387.4108	368.0917	378.2698
June	407.5318	393.5916	400.5961
July	418.3459	401.0779	408.0109
August	426.4167	412.9081	417.4898
September	426.6011	408.5266	419.7408
October	422.1676	408.3102	414.2425
November	430.5713	406.8822	423.1223
December	446.7248	428.9599	438.0095