YEARLY HIGH
1.0195 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.8162 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9198 USD

2010 AUD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the AUD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.8162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2033 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9110 to the December average rate of 0.9936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,098 USD
Yearly Average 4,599 USD
Yearly Trough Low 4,081 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,016.63 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.0076
0.8395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to USD 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 0.8934, compared to 0.9461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1115 USD (High: 0.9291 / Low: 0.8176). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 USD (High: 0.9348 / Low: 0.9179).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1115
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0539 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.9936.

2010 Avg (December) 0.9936
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9309 0.8886 0.9110
February 0.9009 0.8642 0.8860
March 0.9228 0.8986 0.9118
April 0.9348 0.9179 0.9260
May 0.9291 0.8176 0.8721
June 0.8800 0.8162 0.8535
July 0.9038 0.8389 0.8762
August 0.9177 0.8810 0.8999
September 0.9706 0.9079 0.9371
October 0.9952 0.9673 0.9812
November 1.0149 0.9591 0.9887
December 1.0195 0.9666 0.9936