2017 USD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3899 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.2407 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3047 AUD

2017 USD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.3899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.2407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1492 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3414 to the December average rate of 1.3070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3899 was down 4.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4593, 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 6,949 AUD

2016 Average 6,728 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 6,203 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 745.94 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3546

1.2457

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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 1.3256, compared to 1.2838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3256

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0726 AUD (High: 1.3899 / Low: 1.3173). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 AUD (High: 1.2776 / Low: 1.2566).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0726

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0422 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3414) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4249), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0835 (-5.86%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3414

2016 Avg (January) 1.4249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3899	1.3173	1.3414
February	1.3187	1.2952	1.3043
March	1.3321	1.2938	1.3120
April	1.3389	1.3105	1.3263
May	1.3621	1.3257	1.3455
June	1.3549	1.3004	1.3240
July	1.3194	1.2495	1.2818
August	1.2776	1.2566	1.2633
September	1.2768	1.2407	1.2547
October	1.3055	1.2673	1.2838
November	1.3240	1.2963	1.3119
December	1.3321	1.2806	1.3070