YEARLY HIGH
1.4539 AWG
YEARLY LOW
1.2663 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3400 AWG

2018 AUD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1.4539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.2663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1876 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4243 to the December average rate of 1.2889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4539 was up 0.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,269 AWG
2017 Average 6,884 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 6,331 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 938.01 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4389
1.2637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to AWG 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 1.3792, compared to 1.3008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0610 AWG (High: 1.3273 / Low: 1.2663). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 AWG (High: 1.3356 / Low: 1.3124).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0610
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.4243) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0830 (+6.19%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.4243
2017 Avg (January) 1.3413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4539 1.3960 1.4243
February 1.4402 1.3877 1.4090
March 1.4066 1.3644 1.3846
April 1.3917 1.3463 1.3714
May 1.3594 1.3293 1.3463
June 1.3701 1.3124 1.3399
July 1.3356 1.3124 1.3247
August 1.3308 1.2890 1.3134
September 1.3140 1.2743 1.2942
October 1.3010 1.2697 1.2783
November 1.3208 1.2914 1.3051
December 1.3273 1.2663 1.2889