YEARLY HIGH
2.0807 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.5526 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8662 XCD

2020 AUD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.0807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.5526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5281 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8556 to the December average rate of 2.0375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0807 was up 5.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9653, 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 10,404 XCD
2019 Average 9,397 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 7,763 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,640.49 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0733
1.6446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to XCD 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 1.7773, compared to 1.9551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2447 XCD (High: 1.7973 / Low: 1.5526). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0574 XCD (High: 1.9570 / Low: 1.8996).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2447
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0574

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1203 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.0375) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1758 (+9.44%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.0375
2019 Avg (December) 1.8617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8972 1.8091 1.8556
February 1.8247 1.7590 1.8006
March 1.7973 1.5526 1.6803
April 1.7713 1.6194 1.7031
May 1.8021 1.7234 1.7608
June 1.8982 1.8334 1.8636
July 1.9464 1.8678 1.8989
August 1.9938 1.9231 1.9470
September 1.9937 1.8990 1.9528
October 1.9570 1.8996 1.9266
November 2.0001 1.8939 1.9677
December 2.0807 1.9946 2.0375