2024 AUD to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 AUD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the AUD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.6918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6185.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0734 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6645 to the December average rate of 0.6325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.6918 was down 3.26% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.7152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.6585, compared to 0.6611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.0326 USD (High: 0.6884 / Low: 0.6558). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 USD (High: 0.6690 / Low: 0.6582).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 0.6772) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.6422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0350 (+5.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.6809 | 0.6552 | 0.6645 |
| February | 0.6574 | 0.6453 | 0.6527 |
| March | 0.6644 | 0.6504 | 0.6558 |
| April | 0.6628 | 0.6412 | 0.6507 |
| May | 0.6702 | 0.6530 | 0.6629 |
| June | 0.6690 | 0.6582 | 0.6642 |
| July | 0.6772 | 0.6539 | 0.6676 |
| August | 0.6797 | 0.6494 | 0.6655 |
| September | 0.6918 | 0.6653 | 0.6772 |
| October | 0.6884 | 0.6558 | 0.6705 |
| November | 0.6675 | 0.6455 | 0.6531 |
| December | 0.6502 | 0.6185 | 0.6325 |