YEARLY HIGH
0.7976 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.6998 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7514 BSD

2021 AUD to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.7976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.6998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0978 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7716 to the December average rate of 0.7154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7976 was up 3.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7699, 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 3,988 BSD
2020 Average 3,453 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 3,499 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 488.91 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7820
0.7093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to BSD 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 0.7712, compared to 0.7316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0398 BSD (High: 0.7521 / Low: 0.7123). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 BSD (High: 0.7858 / Low: 0.7708).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0398
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.7757) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1095 (+16.43%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.7757
2020 Avg (February) 0.6663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7816 0.7621 0.7716
February 0.7976 0.7601 0.7757
March 0.7824 0.7591 0.7705
April 0.7801 0.7611 0.7696
May 0.7858 0.7708 0.7760
June 0.7756 0.7478 0.7637
July 0.7541 0.7337 0.7426
August 0.7403 0.7130 0.7301
September 0.7456 0.7178 0.7320
October 0.7531 0.7263 0.7403
November 0.7521 0.7123 0.7293
December 0.7264 0.6998 0.7154