YEARLY HIGH
441.0427 SOS
YEARLY LOW
352.3934 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
400.0445 SOS

2022 AUD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AUD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 441.0427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 352.3934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.6494 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 417.2359 to the December average rate of 384.0809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 441.0427 was down 4.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 463.7273, 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 2,205,214 SOS
2021 Average 2,182,739 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,761,967 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 443,246.80 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

436.3834
354.6903
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 417.8432, compared to 382.2458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.5974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 417.8432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 382.2458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 31.8696 SOS (High: 441.0427 / Low: 409.1731). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.2092 SOS (High: 389.9498 / Low: 379.7406).

April Spread (Volatile) ±31.8696
December Spread (Stable) ±10.2092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 18.4691 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.4691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 426.6633) against the same month in 2021 (average: 446.9345), the exchange rate shifted by -20.2712 (-4.54%).

2022 Avg (April) 426.6633
2021 Avg (April) 446.9345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 424.2466 406.1723 417.2359
February 423.9257 411.4605 416.4035
March 439.5106 417.6318 429.5756
April 441.0427 409.1731 426.6633
May 419.5706 398.3727 409.3780
June 421.6533 397.6888 407.8031
July 409.0474 389.4408 395.3352
August 408.9770 387.9265 396.8131
September 391.6514 363.7832 379.9671
October 371.8135 352.3934 361.4980
November 386.7697 357.2361 375.7806
December 389.9498 379.7406 384.0809