The tables below specify the forecast Volatility Factors and Average Prices calculated for input to the prudential settings calculations over the previous three seasonal reviews (when available).
Outstandings Limit Volatility Factor (VFOSLR)
| Region |
2026 Summer |
2026 Winter |
2026 Shoulder |
| NSW |
1.46 |
1.62 |
1.68 |
| QLD |
1.47 |
1.54 |
1.76 |
| SA |
1.72 |
1.79 |
1.45 |
| TAS |
1.38 |
1.79 |
1.78 |
| VIC |
1.63 |
1.74 |
1.57 |
Prudential Margin Volatility Factor (VFPMR)
| Region |
2026 Summer |
2026 Winter |
2026 Shoulder |
| NSW |
2.95 |
2.95 |
2.63 |
| QLD |
2.87 |
2.79 |
2.3 |
| SA |
3.94 |
3.46 |
2.53 |
| TAS |
1.8 |
2.62 |
2.39 |
| VIC |
3.79 |
2.95 |
2.29 |
Average Price (PR)
| Region |
2026 Summer |
2026 Winter |
2026 Shoulder |
| NSW |
$78.32 |
$110.06 |
$79.67 |
| QLD |
$90.27 |
$90.37 |
$68.48 |
| SA |
$64.97 |
$109.70 |
$52.55 |
| TAS |
$72.07 |
$86.52 |
$50.50 |
| VIC |
$52.80 |
$92.98 |
$46.88 |
Review Seasons
| Review Season |
MCL Effective Date |
Calculation includes data up to this date |
| 2026 Winter |
01-Apr-26 |
14-Feb-26 |
| 2026 Shoulder |
01-Sep-26
|
18-Jul-26
|
| 2027 Summer |
11-Dec-26 |
31-Oct-26 |
2027 Winter
|
01-Apr-27
|
20-Feb-27
|
2027 Shoulder
|
01-Sep-27
|
24-Jul-27
|
For details information about regional volatility factors and prices, please refer to Credit Limit Procedures Supporting Information page.
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