YEARLY HIGH
85.0047 VUV
YEARLY LOW
77.1315 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.6233 VUV

2018 AUD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 85.0047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 77.1315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8732 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.7156 to the December average rate of 79.3565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 85.0047 was up 0.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 84.3592, 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 425,023 VUV
2017 Average 409,853 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 385,657 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,366.09 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

84.2776
77.5334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to VUV 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 81.8339, compared to 79.4126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.8339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.4126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.3671 VUV (High: 81.3746 / Low: 78.0075). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5754 VUV (High: 81.0887 / Low: 79.5133).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.3671
July Spread (Stable) ±1.5754

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 1.4002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 83.7156) against the same month in 2017 (average: 81.2022), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5134 (+3.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 83.7156
2017 Avg (January) 81.2022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.0047 82.1605 83.7156
February 84.5006 81.5967 82.5730
March 82.8453 80.9223 81.7795
April 82.6269 79.8008 81.3016
May 82.1087 80.1181 81.0715
June 81.8781 79.2824 80.5623
July 81.0887 79.5133 80.3861
August 80.5777 78.0236 79.4956
September 79.1827 77.1315 78.0954
October 79.6491 77.8618 78.8406
November 81.2457 79.5121 80.3015
December 81.3746 78.0075 79.3565