YEARLY HIGH
2.0034 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.8102 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8975 AUD

2021 XDR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 2.0034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.8102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1932 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8683 to the December average rate of 1.9595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0034 was down 15.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.3606, 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 10,017 AUD
2020 Average 10,112 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 9,051 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 965.99 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.9701
1.8430
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 1.8617, compared to 1.9333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0949 AUD (High: 1.9646 / Low: 1.8697). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 AUD (High: 1.8726 / Low: 1.8401).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0949
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

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 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.9595) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0513 (+2.69%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.9595
2020 Avg (December) 1.9082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8900 1.8546 1.8683
February 1.8913 1.8102 1.8566
March 1.8763 1.8271 1.8536
April 1.8726 1.8401 1.8561
May 1.8745 1.8283 1.8557
June 1.9180 1.8562 1.8801
July 1.9442 1.8924 1.9175
August 1.9887 1.9248 1.9468
September 1.9721 1.9042 1.9409
October 1.9445 1.8774 1.9085
November 1.9646 1.8697 1.9266
December 2.0034 1.9291 1.9595