YEARLY HIGH
1.5733 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.3710 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4731 AUD

2017 EUR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 1.5733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 1.3710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2023 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4260 to the December average rate of 1.5477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5733 was down 1.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,866 AUD
2016 Average 7,445 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 6,855 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,011.49 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5637
1.3721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1.4357, compared to 1.5106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0654 AUD (High: 1.5137 / Low: 1.4483). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 AUD (High: 1.5095 / Low: 1.4831).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0654
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0380 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.5408) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1066 (+7.43%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.5408
2016 Avg (November) 1.4342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4596 1.4089 1.4260
February 1.4201 1.3710 1.3881
March 1.4239 1.3756 1.4033
April 1.4586 1.3975 1.4213
May 1.5137 1.4483 1.4883
June 1.5193 1.4680 1.4869
July 1.5070 1.4484 1.4784
August 1.5095 1.4831 1.4933
September 1.5085 1.4814 1.4949
October 1.5335 1.4955 1.5086
November 1.5733 1.5100 1.5408
December 1.5680 1.5308 1.5477