2018 AUD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16258.7607 STD

YEARLY LOW

14806.6397 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

15432.0680 STD

2018 AUD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 16258.7607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 14806.6397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1452.1210 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16062.7212 to the December average rate of 15071.8765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16258.7607 was down 9.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 17915.3481, 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 81,293,804 STD

2017 Average 83,250,125 STD

Yearly Trough Low 74,033,198 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,260,605.24 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16170.7681

14874.2044

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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 15625.1651, compared to 15238.9710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 386.1941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15625.1651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15238.9710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 716.2223 STD (High: 15522.8619 / Low: 14806.6397). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 213.6170 STD (High: 15631.9673 / Low: 15418.3503).

December Spread (Volatile) ±716.2223

July Spread (Stable) ±213.6170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 445.0506 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -445.0506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 16062.7212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17206.6079), the exchange rate shifted by -1143.8867 (-6.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 16062.7212

2017 Avg (January) 17206.6079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16258.7607	15932.5189	16062.7212
February	15829.3411	15497.4452	15617.6706
March	15650.1566	15242.4383	15427.0782
April	15461.2399	15136.7210	15311.0144
May	15954.2794	15239.7347	15594.8378
June	16065.6662	15493.2416	15737.6684
July	15631.9673	15418.3503	15545.0181
August	15633.3244	15137.7820	15422.6625
September	15362.6651	14964.6968	15151.7229
October	15215.1378	14866.7676	14982.2514
November	15442.6482	15102.8757	15260.2944
December	15522.8619	14806.6397	15071.8765