2021 AUD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16296.7999 STD

YEARLY LOW

14802.8726 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

15566.4379 STD

2021 AUD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 16296.7999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 14802.8726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1493.9274 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15784.7619 to the December average rate of 15178.1544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16296.7999 was up 3.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 15746.4720, 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 81,484,000 STD

2020 Average 74,212,411 STD

Yearly Trough Low 74,014,363 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,469,636.78 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

16186.6748

15042.4942

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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 15859.5315, compared to 15273.3444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 586.1871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15859.5315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15273.3444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 862.7570 STD (High: 16083.4388 / Low: 15220.6818). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 312.7615 STD (High: 16296.7999 / Low: 15984.0384).

June Spread (Volatile) ±862.7570

May Spread (Stable) ±312.7615

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 420.2858 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -420.2858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 16091.3264) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14366.3686), the exchange rate shifted by +1724.9578 (+12.01%).

2021 Avg (May) 16091.3264

2020 Avg (May) 14366.3686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16008.4623	15597.5182	15784.7619
February	16221.1027	15556.0955	15809.1466
March	16119.9610	15568.3277	15835.5668
April	16178.1833	15758.2645	15965.3465
May	16296.7999	15984.0384	16091.3264
June	16083.4388	15220.6818	15671.0406
July	15536.7123	15117.4749	15302.1933
August	15322.8403	14802.8726	15137.8426
September	15470.1376	14857.0146	15177.0811
October	15782.8172	15250.0000	15501.3072
November	15761.8063	15092.7739	15343.4878
December	15376.7153	14827.6394	15178.1544