2018 AUD to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AUD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AUD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 53.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 48.9758.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0531 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.6303 to the December average rate of 50.6538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.0289 was up 2.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.8191, 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 INR 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 50.6389, compared to 51.4574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8185 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.2013 INR (High: 52.1771 / Low: 48.9758). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9537 INR (High: 51.3703 / Low: 50.4166).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4232 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 52.2922) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.6846), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6077 (+3.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51.6594 | 49.6432 | 50.6303 |
| February | 51.3730 | 50.1568 | 50.7077 |
| March | 51.1300 | 49.8898 | 50.4443 |
| April | 51.1858 | 49.7476 | 50.4303 |
| May | 51.6893 | 49.9766 | 50.8376 |
| June | 51.3419 | 50.0368 | 50.7833 |
| July | 51.3703 | 50.4166 | 50.8601 |
| August | 51.6197 | 50.3501 | 50.9494 |
| September | 52.7174 | 51.0443 | 51.9116 |
| October | 53.0289 | 51.7223 | 52.2922 |
| November | 52.9738 | 50.9789 | 52.0770 |
| December | 52.1771 | 48.9758 | 50.6538 |