YEARLY HIGH
16047.3546 STD
YEARLY LOW
14880.0079 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15622.7020 STD

2026 AUD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AUD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 16047.3546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 14880.0079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1167.3467 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15107.0753 to the December average rate of 15514.8774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 16047.3546 was up 7.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 14966.7842, 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 80,236,773 STD
2025 Average 71,850,239 STD
Yearly Trough Low 74,400,040 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,836,733.45 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

16067.4286
15019.7704
JanuMarcMayJuly

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: JanтАУJun) was 15640.6728, compared to 15514.8774 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 125.7954 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 15640.6728
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 15514.8774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 822.9787 STD (High: 15702.9866 / Low: 14880.0079). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 148.1981 STD (High: 16047.3546 / Low: 15899.1565).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒822.9787
May Spread (Stable) ┬▒148.1981

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 340.9397 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -340.9397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 15980.1237) against the same month in 2025 (average: 14342.1153), the exchange rate shifted by +1638.0084 (+11.42%).

2026 Avg (May) 15980.1237
2025 Avg (May) 14342.1153

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Month High Low Average
January 15702.9866 14880.0079 15107.0753
February 15874.8864 15409.8318 15723.0103
March 15884.2681 15252.6791 15618.8841
April 16017.6036 15342.3907 15775.7594
May 16047.3546 15899.1565 15980.1237
June 15998.7765 15355.3561 15639.1840
July 15618.1243 15365.6777 15514.8774