2013 USD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1300 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.9442 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0365 AUD

2013 USD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the USD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.1300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.9442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1858 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9528 to the December average rate of 1.1143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1300 was up 9.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,650 AUD

2012 Average 4,830 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 4,721 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 929.19 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1304

0.9367

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 0.9874, compared to 1.0857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9874

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0728 AUD (High: 1.0421 / Low: 0.9693). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 AUD (High: 0.9639 / Low: 0.9442).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0728

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.1143) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1580 (+16.52%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.1143

2012 Avg (December) 0.9563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9639	0.9442	0.9528
February	0.9785	0.9584	0.9691
March	0.9809	0.9543	0.9668
April	0.9746	0.9489	0.9639
May	1.0421	0.9693	1.0095
June	1.0943	1.0273	1.0621
July	1.1149	1.0789	1.0919
August	1.1234	1.0867	1.1063
September	1.1215	1.0559	1.0780
October	1.0661	1.0312	1.0504
November	1.1015	1.0499	1.0735
December	1.1300	1.0935	1.1143