YEARLY HIGH
0.5338 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.4236 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4954 XDR

2020 AUD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.4236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1102 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4975 to the December average rate of 0.5241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5338 was up 2.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5191, 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 2,669 XDR
2019 Average 2,512 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,118 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 550.98 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5312
0.4459
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 0.4794, compared to 0.5114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0569 XDR (High: 0.4805 / Low: 0.4236). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 XDR (High: 0.5133 / Low: 0.5008).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0569
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.5241) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0246 (+4.92%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.5241
2019 Avg (December) 0.4995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5071 0.4863 0.4975
February 0.4917 0.4745 0.4866
March 0.4805 0.4236 0.4530
April 0.4803 0.4400 0.4621
May 0.4875 0.4651 0.4776
June 0.5087 0.4925 0.4998
July 0.5133 0.5008 0.5057
August 0.5208 0.5047 0.5103
September 0.5190 0.5007 0.5116
October 0.5125 0.4978 0.5046
November 0.5192 0.4963 0.5122
December 0.5338 0.5161 0.5241