2014 AUD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |