YEARLY HIGH
0.6563 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.6119 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6328 EUR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,282 EUR
2017 Average 3,397 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,060 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.89 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6555
0.6144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6520
2017 Avg (January) 0.7013

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