2018 AUD to VUV Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |