YEARLY HIGH
10.8958 NAD
YEARLY LOW
8.9565 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8578 NAD

2018 AUD to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 10.8958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 8.9565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9392 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6927 to the December average rate of 10.1913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.8958 was down 1.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0055, 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 54,479 NAD
2017 Average 51,016 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 44,783 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,696.24 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.6547
9.0605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to NAD 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 9.4708, compared to 10.2449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.9274 NAD (High: 10.6621 / Low: 9.7347). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3081 NAD (High: 10.3335 / Low: 10.0254).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9274
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3859 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 10.5218) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.4849), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0369 (+0.35%).

2018 Avg (September) 10.5218
2017 Avg (September) 10.4849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8013 9.4705 9.6927
February 9.5806 9.0501 9.3068
March 9.3274 8.9565 9.1934
April 9.4119 9.0724 9.2944
May 9.6600 9.1658 9.4228
June 10.2265 9.5956 9.9148
July 10.2073 9.7231 9.9661
August 10.6621 9.7347 10.2667
September 10.8958 10.1742 10.5218
October 10.5635 10.0612 10.3017
November 10.4363 10.0238 10.2216
December 10.3335 10.0254 10.1913