YEARLY HIGH
2.3606 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.8733 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0226 AUD

2020 XDR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2.3606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.8733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4873 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0101 to the December average rate of 1.9082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.3606 was up 15.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0429, 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 11,803 AUD
2019 Average 9,954 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 9,366 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,436.46 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2413
1.8779
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 2.0895, compared to 1.9558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2795 AUD (High: 2.3606 / Low: 2.0811). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0488 AUD (High: 1.9968 / Low: 1.9480).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2795
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0488

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 0.0933 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0933

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.2110) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2414 (+12.25%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.2110
2019 Avg (March) 1.9697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0563 1.9720 2.0101
February 2.1077 2.0337 2.0554
March 2.3606 2.0811 2.2110
April 2.2729 2.0820 2.1654
May 2.1500 2.0512 2.0941
June 2.0305 1.9658 2.0008
July 1.9968 1.9480 1.9777
August 1.9813 1.9202 1.9597
September 1.9974 1.9270 1.9549
October 2.0088 1.9513 1.9819
November 2.0149 1.9259 1.9523
December 1.9377 1.8733 1.9082