2019 USD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4911 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.3752 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4384 AUD

2019 USD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the USD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.4911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.3752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1159 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3977 to the December average rate of 1.4517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4911 was up 4.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.4217, 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 7,455 AUD

2018 Average 6,699 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 6,876 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 579.61 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4854

1.3897

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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 1.4157, compared to 1.4610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4157

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0706 AUD (High: 1.4457 / Low: 1.3752). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 AUD (High: 1.4237 / Low: 1.4012).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0706

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.4774) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.3649), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1125 (+8.24%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.4774

2018 Avg (August) 1.3649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4457	1.3752	1.3977
February	1.4160	1.3787	1.3994
March	1.4237	1.4012	1.4119
April	1.4257	1.3941	1.4062
May	1.4573	1.4243	1.4400
June	1.4595	1.4239	1.4390
July	1.4609	1.4148	1.4325
August	1.4911	1.4682	1.4774
September	1.4899	1.4539	1.4691
October	1.4908	1.4498	1.4706
November	1.4793	1.4461	1.4647
December	1.4781	1.4255	1.4517