YEARLY HIGH
0.7019 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.6399 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6764 XDR

2012 AUD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.7019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.6399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0620 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6777 to the December average rate of 0.6798, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7019 was up 2.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6878, 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 3,510 XDR
2011 Average 3,271 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,199 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310.13 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6970
0.6475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to XDR 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 0.6725, compared to 0.6802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0342 XDR (High: 0.6752 / Low: 0.6410). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 XDR (High: 0.6834 / Low: 0.6752).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.6929) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0394 (+6.02%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.6929
2011 Avg (August) 0.6535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6906 0.6638 0.6777
February 0.6973 0.6868 0.6920
March 0.6950 0.6698 0.6841
April 0.6756 0.6664 0.6712
May 0.6675 0.6399 0.6516
June 0.6752 0.6410 0.6583
July 0.6970 0.6745 0.6840
August 0.7019 0.6783 0.6929
September 0.6822 0.6700 0.6769
October 0.6744 0.6588 0.6680
November 0.6834 0.6752 0.6799
December 0.6860 0.6731 0.6798