YEARLY HIGH
17992.7889 STD
YEARLY LOW
15149.1897 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16599.7312 STD

2015 AUD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AUD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 17992.7889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 15149.1897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2843.5993 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16965.2796 to the December average rate of 16289.1770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 17992.7889 was up 1.35% compared to the 2014 peak of 17752.2754, 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 89,963,945 STD
2014 Average 83,237,960 STD
Yearly Trough Low 75,745,948 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,217,996.30 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

17751.9739
15161.2198
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 17158.1198, compared to 16041.3426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1116.7772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17158.1198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16041.3426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 1460.4642 STD (High: 16659.4145 / Low: 15198.9503). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 413.2768 STD (High: 17080.9743 / Low: 16667.6975).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1460.4642
February Spread (Stable) ±413.2768

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 689.7838 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -689.7838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 17536.0777) against the same month in 2014 (average: 16543.1975), the exchange rate shifted by +992.8802 (+6.00%).

2015 Avg (April) 17536.0777
2014 Avg (April) 16543.1975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17343.9953 16457.1833 16965.2796
February 17080.9743 16667.6975 16833.7523
March 17811.2710 16974.4726 17487.7766
April 17992.7889 16983.1758 17536.0777
May 17603.8667 17066.0883 17277.8889
June 17179.1471 16673.3345 16847.9437
July 16853.2107 16134.4102 16476.3801
August 16659.4145 15198.9503 16066.8998
September 15584.3946 15149.1897 15377.1160
October 16083.2206 15308.6237 15716.2830
November 16721.8477 15925.6335 16322.1995
December 16921.6233 15989.0760 16289.1770