2012 AUD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21361.6539 STD

YEARLY LOW

18529.4088 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

19816.2576 STD

2012 AUD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 21361.6539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 18529.4088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2832.2451 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19746.7954 to the December average rate of 19590.2901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21361.6539 was up 11.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 19102.0688, 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 106,808,269 STD

2011 Average 91,054,540 STD

Yearly Trough Low 92,647,044 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,161,225.30 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21312.6113

18670.0515

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to STD 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 19438.9223, compared to 20193.5929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 754.6706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19438.9223

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20193.5929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1276.1919 STD (High: 20077.5134 / Low: 18801.3215). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 487.0508 STD (High: 20127.5183 / Low: 19640.4675).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1276.1919

November Spread (Stable) ±487.0508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 678.6570 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -678.6570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 21092.3980) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18026.8037), the exchange rate shifted by +3065.5943 (+17.01%).

2012 Avg (August) 21092.3980

2011 Avg (August) 18026.8037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20077.5134	18801.3215	19746.7954
February	20144.0763	19588.4800	19883.6605
March	19968.1035	19046.9797	19580.7871
April	19566.0807	19050.7737	19310.1166
May	19199.0662	18529.4088	18890.2648
June	19811.3086	18542.6976	19221.9091
July	21143.3348	19877.7921	20428.1859
August	21361.6539	20867.2153	21092.3980
September	20948.2672	19917.9614	20413.7410
October	20178.8288	19477.6729	19767.9521
November	20127.5183	19640.4675	19868.9900
December	19901.8285	19283.4379	19590.2901