YEARLY HIGH
16296.7999 STD
YEARLY LOW
14802.8726 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15566.4379 STD

2021 AUD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 16296.7999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 14802.8726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1493.9274 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15784.7619 to the December average rate of 15178.1544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16296.7999 was up 3.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 15746.4720, 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 81,484,000 STD
2020 Average 74,212,411 STD
Yearly Trough Low 74,014,363 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,469,636.78 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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AUD to STD 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 15859.5315, compared to 15273.3444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 586.1871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15859.5315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15273.3444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 862.7570 STD (High: 16083.4388 / Low: 15220.6818). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 312.7615 STD (High: 16296.7999 / Low: 15984.0384).

June Spread (Volatile) Âą862.7570
May Spread (Stable) Âą312.7615

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 420.2858 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -420.2858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 16091.3264) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14366.3686), the exchange rate shifted by +1724.9578 (+12.01%).

2021 Avg (May) 16091.3264
2020 Avg (May) 14366.3686

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Month High Low Average
January 16008.4623 15597.5182 15784.7619
February 16221.1027 15556.0955 15809.1466
March 16119.9610 15568.3277 15835.5668
April 16178.1833 15758.2645 15965.3465
May 16296.7999 15984.0384 16091.3264
June 16083.4388 15220.6818 15671.0406
July 15536.7123 15117.4749 15302.1933
August 15322.8403 14802.8726 15137.8426
September 15470.1376 14857.0146 15177.0811
October 15782.8172 15250.0000 15501.3072
November 15761.8063 15092.7739 15343.4878
December 15376.7153 14827.6394 15178.1544