YEARLY HIGH
0.8228 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6910 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7523 USD

2015 AUD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AUD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.8228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.6910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1318 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8065 to the December average rate of 0.7248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8228 was down 13.29% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9490, 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 4,114 USD
2014 Average 4,511 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,455 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 659.02 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8167
0.6952
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 0.7819, compared to 0.7227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0475 USD (High: 0.8115 / Low: 0.7640). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 USD (High: 0.7885 / Low: 0.7725).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.8065) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8855), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0789 (-8.92%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.8065
2014 Avg (January) 0.8855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8228 0.7767 0.8065
February 0.7885 0.7725 0.7794
March 0.7893 0.7597 0.7729
April 0.8020 0.7586 0.7734
May 0.8115 0.7640 0.7877
June 0.7804 0.7611 0.7712
July 0.7643 0.7272 0.7407
August 0.7419 0.7113 0.7301
September 0.7194 0.6910 0.7053
October 0.7358 0.7036 0.7206
November 0.7262 0.7030 0.7148
December 0.7339 0.7120 0.7248