YEARLY HIGH
411.5924 SOS
YEARLY LOW
381.2745 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
400.3174 SOS

2026 AUD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AUD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 411.5924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 381.2745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.3180 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 386.9742 to the December average rate of 399.6279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 411.5924 was up 4.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 393.5617, 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 2,057,962 SOS
2025 Average 1,842,525 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,906,372 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,589.84 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

411.9403
384.7046
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 400.8409, compared to 398.7466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 400.8409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 398.7466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 20.7345 SOS (High: 402.0090 / Low: 381.2745). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SOS (High: 399.6279 / Low: 399.6279).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.7345
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 8.5440 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 404.6247) against the same month in 2025 (average: 359.4324), the exchange rate shifted by +45.1924 (+12.57%).

2026 Avg (April) 404.6247
2025 Avg (April) 359.4324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 402.0090 381.2745 386.9742
February 407.2348 395.0698 402.5567
March 406.9436 390.4792 400.0926
April 411.5924 392.6134 404.6247
May 411.2343 407.9916 409.6707
June 410.3747 393.7486 401.1267
July 400.8424 393.9547 397.8654
August 399.6279 399.6279 399.6279