YEARLY HIGH
0.5720 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.5318 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5531 XDR

2017 AUD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.5720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.5318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0401 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5518 to the December average rate of 0.5405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5720 was up 1.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5616, 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 2,860 XDR
2016 Average 2,676 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,659 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.56 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5682
0.5380
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 0.5535, compared to 0.5526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0245 XDR (High: 0.5706 / Low: 0.5460). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 XDR (High: 0.5646 / Low: 0.5561).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.5657) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0544 (+10.64%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.5657
2016 Avg (February) 0.5113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5595 0.5352 0.5518
February 0.5720 0.5581 0.5657
March 0.5710 0.5575 0.5628
April 0.5624 0.5455 0.5540
May 0.5508 0.5364 0.5405
June 0.5527 0.5330 0.5462
July 0.5706 0.5460 0.5593
August 0.5646 0.5561 0.5609
September 0.5657 0.5542 0.5609
October 0.5578 0.5430 0.5527
November 0.5494 0.5342 0.5414
December 0.5486 0.5318 0.5405