2020 AUD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15746.4720 STD

YEARLY LOW

12716.5348 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

14841.6094 STD

2020 AUD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 15746.4720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 12716.5348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3029.9372 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14803.7545 to the December average rate of 15585.4776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15746.4720 was up 2.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 15307.7791, 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 78,732,360 STD

2019 Average 74,089,036 STD

Yearly Trough Low 63,582,674 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,149,685.85 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15769.8485

13557.3971

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 14436.7850, compared to 15246.4338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 809.6488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14436.7850

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15246.4338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1949.3916 STD (High: 14665.9264 / Low: 12716.5348). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 320.6118 STD (High: 15746.4720 / Low: 15425.8602).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1949.3916

December Spread (Stable) ±320.6118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 875.3664 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -875.3664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 15585.4776) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14852.8293), the exchange rate shifted by +732.6483 (+4.93%).

2020 Avg (December) 15585.4776

2019 Avg (December) 14852.8293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15135.6685	14432.7939	14803.7545
February	14831.5850	14353.4516	14617.1345
March	14665.9264	12716.5348	13741.7681
April	14452.5715	13214.0200	13897.7898
May	14703.1717	14061.8031	14366.3686
June	15487.5021	14958.8597	15193.8945
July	15542.9965	15133.5971	15313.3884
August	15473.3830	15004.1793	15209.6806
September	15472.2529	14778.5948	15147.9720
October	15229.8287	14704.1447	14965.8137
November	15468.0665	14744.9795	15256.2706
December	15746.4720	15425.8602	15585.4776