YEARLY HIGH
1.2252 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.9808 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0902 AUD

2010 USD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the USD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 1.2252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2443 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0979 to the December average rate of 1.0066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,126 AUD
Yearly Average 5,451 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,904 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,221.66 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.1886
0.9901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 1.1206, compared to 1.0597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1468 AUD (High: 1.2231 / Low: 1.0763). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 AUD (High: 1.0895 / Low: 1.0697).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1468
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0484 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 1.1721.

2010 Avg (June) 1.1721
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1253 1.0742 1.0979
February 1.1571 1.1099 1.1289
March 1.1128 1.0836 1.0967
April 1.0895 1.0697 1.0800
May 1.2231 1.0763 1.1483
June 1.2252 1.1363 1.1721
July 1.1920 1.1064 1.1419
August 1.1351 1.0897 1.1113
September 1.1015 1.0303 1.0676
October 1.0338 1.0049 1.0192
November 1.0427 0.9853 1.0117
December 1.0345 0.9808 1.0066