YEARLY HIGH
17752.2754 STD
YEARLY LOW
15612.4229 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16645.8263 STD

2014 AUD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AUD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 17752.2754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 15612.4229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2139.8525 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15942.6162 to the December average rate of 16383.9088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 17752.2754 was down 11.36% compared to the 2013 peak of 20027.0520, 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 88,761,377 STD
2013 Average 89,421,928 STD
Yearly Trough Low 78,062,114 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,699,262.43 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

17286.7140
15820.4255
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 16362.4871, compared to 16929.1656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 566.6785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16362.4871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16929.1656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 928.3068 STD (High: 17752.2754 / Low: 16823.9686). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 326.5925 STD (High: 16710.8627 / Low: 16384.2702).

September Spread (Volatile) ±928.3068
April Spread (Stable) ±326.5925

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 616.8271 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -616.8271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 17164.5232) against the same month in 2013 (average: 17044.2844), the exchange rate shifted by +120.2388 (+0.71%).

2014 Avg (September) 17164.5232
2013 Avg (September) 17044.2844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16247.8983 15612.4229 15942.6162
February 16259.5722 15837.4500 16092.0573
March 16515.1141 15806.3381 16095.2983
April 16710.8627 16384.2702 16543.1975
May 16775.4120 16406.3002 16610.0639
June 17053.6532 16643.8361 16891.6893
July 17158.9826 16758.3193 16955.5756
August 17401.0097 16956.2668 17127.1117
September 17752.2754 16823.9686 17164.5232
October 17166.6508 16745.2438 16943.1383
November 17209.0447 16681.6192 17000.7359
December 16761.8637 16016.6054 16383.9088