YEARLY HIGH
0.7897 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.6878 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7472 AUD

2018 AWG to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.7897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.6878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1019 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7022 to the December average rate of 0.7760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7897 was up 1.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,949 AUD
2017 Average 3,634 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 3,439 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 509.50 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7903
0.6942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to AUD 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 0.7255, compared to 0.7689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0363 AUD (High: 0.7897 / Low: 0.7534). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 AUD (High: 0.7619 / Low: 0.7487).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0363
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.7760) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0451 (+6.18%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.7760
2017 Avg (December) 0.7309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7163 0.6878 0.7022
February 0.7206 0.6944 0.7098
March 0.7329 0.7109 0.7223
April 0.7428 0.7186 0.7292
May 0.7523 0.7356 0.7428
June 0.7620 0.7299 0.7465
July 0.7619 0.7487 0.7549
August 0.7758 0.7514 0.7614
September 0.7848 0.7610 0.7727
October 0.7876 0.7686 0.7823
November 0.7743 0.7571 0.7663
December 0.7897 0.7534 0.7760