2013 AUD to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0591 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.8849 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9680 USD

2013 AUD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AUD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.0591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.8849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1742 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0495 to the December average rate of 0.8975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0591 was down 1.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0805, 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 5,295 USD

2012 Average 5,179 USD

Yearly Trough Low 4,425 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 870.85 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0647

0.8823

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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 1.0144, compared to 0.9215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0144

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0721 USD (High: 1.0317 / Low: 0.9596). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 USD (High: 1.0434 / Low: 1.0220).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0721

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.0495) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0402), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+0.90%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.0495

2012 Avg (January) 1.0402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0591	1.0375	1.0495
February	1.0434	1.0220	1.0319
March	1.0479	1.0195	1.0344
April	1.0539	1.0261	1.0376
May	1.0317	0.9596	0.9912
June	0.9734	0.9138	0.9419
July	0.9269	0.8969	0.9159
August	0.9203	0.8902	0.9040
September	0.9470	0.8917	0.9279
October	0.9698	0.9380	0.9521
November	0.9525	0.9079	0.9317
December	0.9145	0.8849	0.8975