2013 AUD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20027.0520 STD

YEARLY LOW

15777.3400 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

17891.7217 STD

2013 AUD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AUD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 20027.0520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 15777.3400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4249.7120 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19380.4996 to the December average rate of 16089.1320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 20027.0520 was down 6.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 21361.6539, 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 100,135,260 STD

2012 Average 99,085,597 STD

Yearly Trough Low 78,886,700 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,248,560.15 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

19913.2598

15741.4840

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 18946.6677, compared to 16836.7757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2109.8920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18946.6677

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16836.7757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 1302.8214 STD (High: 18286.9205 / Low: 16984.0991). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 529.1684 STD (High: 19251.3595 / Low: 18722.1911).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1302.8214

February Spread (Stable) ±529.1684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 1141.6335 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1141.6335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 19561.8581) against the same month in 2012 (average: 19580.7871), the exchange rate shifted by -18.9291 (-0.10%).

2013 Avg (March) 19561.8581

2012 Avg (March) 19580.7871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19659.4415	18861.0865	19380.4996
February	19251.3595	18722.1911	18937.6669
March	20027.0520	19036.1478	19561.8581
April	19990.1683	19261.4493	19565.6118
May	19241.4826	18194.4250	18688.0015
June	18286.9205	16984.0991	17546.3681
July	17575.6400	16602.5071	17198.4360
August	17038.3050	16209.9949	16612.6090
September	17323.1199	16530.3170	17044.2844
October	17428.2954	16892.2111	17125.7337
November	17297.2217	16481.8128	16950.4588
December	16547.2753	15777.3400	16089.1320