2017 AUD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17915.3481 STD

YEARLY LOW

15572.6482 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

16656.4761 STD

2017 AUD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 17915.3481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 15572.6482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2342.6999 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17206.6079 to the December average rate of 15828.0530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17915.3481 was up 3.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 17354.2987, 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 89,576,741 STD

2016 Average 82,340,863 STD

Yearly Trough Low 77,863,241 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,713,499.63 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17834.3685

15645.6606

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 17094.0944, compared to 16218.8578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 875.2366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17094.0944

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16218.8578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 824.2269 STD (High: 17079.4748 / Low: 16255.2479). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 250.6082 STD (High: 16493.7115 / Low: 16243.1033).

May Spread (Volatile) ±824.2269

September Spread (Stable) ±250.6082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 763.3460 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -763.3460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 17651.9762) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15786.7102), the exchange rate shifted by +1865.2660 (+11.82%).

2017 Avg (February) 17651.9762

2016 Avg (February) 15786.7102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17375.9342	16796.5664	17206.6079
February	17915.3481	17310.6161	17651.9762
March	17785.0900	17257.1490	17468.1703
April	17540.3727	16805.6835	17255.3635
May	17079.4748	16255.2479	16492.0175
June	16706.9904	16114.6909	16490.4308
July	16927.5232	16215.9112	16590.0586
August	16551.2406	16229.4253	16420.9725
September	16493.7115	16243.1033	16390.9339
October	16393.3512	16002.5623	16225.8074
November	16127.6441	15572.6482	15857.3212
December	16042.8030	15596.3699	15828.0530