2014 USD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2339 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.0538 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1102 AUD

2014 USD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the USD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.2339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 1.0538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1802 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1295 to the December average rate of 1.2151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.2339 was up 9.19% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1300, 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 6,170 AUD

2013 Average 5,185 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 5,269 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 900.82 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.2300

1.0507

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 1.0937, compared to 1.1266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0937

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0806 AUD (High: 1.1469 / Low: 1.0664). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 AUD (High: 1.0793 / Low: 1.0687).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0806

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.2151) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1008 (+9.05%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.2151

2013 Avg (December) 1.1143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1516	1.1043	1.1295
February	1.1425	1.1043	1.1160
March	1.1229	1.0787	1.1017
April	1.0833	1.0617	1.0733
May	1.0839	1.0664	1.0747
June	1.0819	1.0602	1.0671
July	1.0757	1.0538	1.0657
August	1.0793	1.0687	1.0742
September	1.1469	1.0664	1.1067
October	1.1544	1.1295	1.1415
November	1.1793	1.1366	1.1564
December	1.2339	1.1773	1.2151