2018 AUD to EUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AUD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AUD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.6563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.6119.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0444 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6520 to the December average rate of 0.6293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6563 was down 10.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7294, 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 EUR 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 0.6370, compared to 0.6285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0375 EUR (High: 0.6501 / Low: 0.6126). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 EUR (High: 0.6355 / Low: 0.6303).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6520) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7013), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0493 (-7.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.6563 | 0.6480 | 0.6520 |
| February | 0.6426 | 0.6349 | 0.6372 |
| March | 0.6386 | 0.6194 | 0.6288 |
| April | 0.6303 | 0.6215 | 0.6256 |
| May | 0.6490 | 0.6239 | 0.6369 |
| June | 0.6540 | 0.6325 | 0.6416 |
| July | 0.6355 | 0.6303 | 0.6333 |
| August | 0.6400 | 0.6193 | 0.6349 |
| September | 0.6224 | 0.6122 | 0.6178 |
| October | 0.6259 | 0.6119 | 0.6181 |
| November | 0.6460 | 0.6316 | 0.6378 |
| December | 0.6501 | 0.6126 | 0.6293 |