YEARLY HIGH
1.8802 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.7484 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8087 AUD

2017 XDR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.8802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.7484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1319 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8126 to the December average rate of 1.8502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8802 was down 6.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,401 AUD
2016 Average 9,351 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 8,742 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 659.32 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8585
1.7595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.8073, compared to 1.8101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0811 AUD (High: 1.8684 / Low: 1.7873). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 AUD (High: 1.7981 / Low: 1.7710).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0811
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.8502) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+0.76%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.8502
2016 Avg (December) 1.8363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8684 1.7873 1.8126
February 1.7919 1.7484 1.7677
March 1.7937 1.7514 1.7770
April 1.8330 1.7782 1.8052
May 1.8643 1.8154 1.8502
June 1.8763 1.8094 1.8311
July 1.8314 1.7526 1.7883
August 1.7981 1.7710 1.7828
September 1.8045 1.7678 1.7828
October 1.8417 1.7929 1.8093
November 1.8721 1.8203 1.8474
December 1.8802 1.8228 1.8502