YEARLY HIGH
1.6342 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.5237 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5808 AUD

2018 EUR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.6342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.5237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1105 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5337 to the December average rate of 1.5894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6342 was up 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5733, 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 8,171 AUD
2017 Average 7,368 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 7,618 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 552.48 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6272
1.5252
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 1.5702, compared to 1.5914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0942 AUD (High: 1.6323 / Low: 1.5381). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 AUD (High: 1.5865 / Low: 1.5735).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0942
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0499 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.6179) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1093 (+7.25%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.6179
2017 Avg (October) 1.5086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5433 1.5237 1.5337
February 1.5750 1.5561 1.5693
March 1.6144 1.5658 1.5903
April 1.6089 1.5867 1.5985
May 1.6027 1.5409 1.5704
June 1.5811 1.5291 1.5588
July 1.5865 1.5735 1.5790
August 1.6147 1.5626 1.5752
September 1.6334 1.6067 1.6187
October 1.6342 1.5976 1.6179
November 1.5833 1.5479 1.5680
December 1.6323 1.5381 1.5894