2020 USD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7406 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.2988 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4535 AUD

2020 USD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the USD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.7406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4418 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4566 to the December average rate of 1.3266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7406 was up 16.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4911, 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 8,703 AUD

2019 Average 7,193 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 6,494 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,208.90 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6407

1.2980

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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 1.5238, compared to 1.3832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5238

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2370 AUD (High: 1.7406 / Low: 1.5037). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 AUD (High: 1.4227 / Low: 1.3810).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2370

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0417

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0849 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.6121) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2003 (+14.19%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.6121

2019 Avg (March) 1.4119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4939	1.4245	1.4566
February	1.5364	1.4811	1.5011
March	1.7406	1.5037	1.6121
April	1.6689	1.5257	1.5878
May	1.5681	1.4997	1.5351
June	1.4741	1.4238	1.4503
July	1.4469	1.3885	1.4235
August	1.4053	1.3554	1.3882
September	1.4231	1.3555	1.3842
October	1.4227	1.3810	1.4028
November	1.4270	1.3512	1.3737
December	1.3549	1.2988	1.3266