2018 ALL to AUD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ALL to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ALL to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0114.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0115 to the December average rate of 0.0129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0132 was up 12.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ALL to AUD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0121, compared to 0.0127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0008 AUD (High: 0.0132 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AUD (High: 0.0126 / Low: 0.0124).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0129) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+10.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0116 | 0.0114 | 0.0115 |
| February | 0.0119 | 0.0116 | 0.0118 |
| March | 0.0124 | 0.0119 | 0.0121 |
| April | 0.0125 | 0.0122 | 0.0124 |
| May | 0.0126 | 0.0122 | 0.0124 |
| June | 0.0125 | 0.0121 | 0.0124 |
| July | 0.0126 | 0.0124 | 0.0125 |
| August | 0.0128 | 0.0124 | 0.0125 |
| September | 0.0129 | 0.0127 | 0.0128 |
| October | 0.0130 | 0.0127 | 0.0129 |
| November | 0.0127 | 0.0125 | 0.0126 |
| December | 0.0132 | 0.0124 | 0.0129 |