YEARLY HIGH
0.9873 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.9103 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9450 AUD

2017 BND to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.9873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.9103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0770 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9384 to the December average rate of 0.9709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9873 was down 2.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,937 AUD
2016 Average 4,873 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,552 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.92 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9758
0.9177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to AUD 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 0.9441, compared to 0.9459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0361 AUD (High: 0.9541 / Low: 0.9180). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 AUD (High: 0.9346 / Low: 0.9218).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0361
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.9709) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0215 (+2.27%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.9709
2016 Avg (December) 0.9494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9602 0.9247 0.9384
February 0.9355 0.9103 0.9226
March 0.9412 0.9189 0.9337
April 0.9579 0.9359 0.9480
May 0.9731 0.9502 0.9650
June 0.9775 0.9429 0.9571
July 0.9541 0.9180 0.9349
August 0.9346 0.9218 0.9285
September 0.9405 0.9219 0.9299
October 0.9581 0.9339 0.9435
November 0.9815 0.9536 0.9679
December 0.9873 0.9584 0.9709