YEARLY HIGH
0.5287 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.4639 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4929 AUD

2021 XCD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.5287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.4639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0648 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4796 to the December average rate of 0.5173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5287 was down 17.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,644 AUD
2020 Average 2,689 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 2,320 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.11 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5213
0.4728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.4799, compared to 0.5059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0275 AUD (High: 0.5195 / Low: 0.4920). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 AUD (High: 0.4800 / Low: 0.4709).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.5173) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0264 (+5.38%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.5173
2020 Avg (December) 0.4909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4855 0.4734 0.4796
February 0.4868 0.4639 0.4771
March 0.4874 0.4729 0.4803
April 0.4862 0.4743 0.4808
May 0.4800 0.4709 0.4769
June 0.4948 0.4771 0.4846
July 0.5043 0.4907 0.4983
August 0.5190 0.4998 0.5069
September 0.5155 0.4963 0.5056
October 0.5095 0.4913 0.4999
November 0.5195 0.4920 0.5075
December 0.5287 0.5094 0.5173