2018 AUD to ALL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AUD to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AUD to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 87.6686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 75.7281.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9405 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.0728 to the December average rate of 77.7009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 87.6686 was down 11.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 98.8126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AUD to ALL 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 82.8126, compared to 78.7323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0802 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 5.2097 ALL (High: 80.9378 / Low: 75.7281). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1584 ALL (High: 80.3669 / Low: 79.2085).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.5044 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 87.0728) against the same month in 2017 (average: 95.6451), the exchange rate shifted by -8.5723 (-8.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87.6686 | 86.1006 | 87.0728 |
| February | 86.1154 | 83.7222 | 84.5684 |
| March | 84.2718 | 80.8126 | 82.5209 |
| April | 81.6806 | 80.0125 | 80.9150 |
| May | 82.0862 | 79.5180 | 80.8506 |
| June | 82.5648 | 79.7806 | 80.9477 |
| July | 80.3669 | 79.2085 | 79.8438 |
| August | 80.5474 | 78.3762 | 79.8092 |
| September | 78.8127 | 77.5661 | 78.1616 |
| October | 78.8043 | 76.8358 | 77.4008 |
| November | 80.2346 | 78.8613 | 79.4777 |
| December | 80.9378 | 75.7281 | 77.7009 |