YEARLY HIGH
1.8896 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.5866 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6560 AUD

2020 EUR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1.8896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.5866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3030 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6173 to the December average rate of 1.6147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.8896 was up 13.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6641, 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 9,448 AUD
2019 Average 8,054 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 7,933 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,515.19 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8009
1.5978
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 1.6792, compared to 1.6329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2094 AUD (High: 1.8896 / Low: 1.6803). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0340 AUD (High: 1.6500 / Low: 1.6160).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2094
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0585 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.7840) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1887 (+11.83%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.7840
2019 Avg (March) 1.5953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6575 1.5981 1.6173
February 1.6943 1.6120 1.6387
March 1.8896 1.6803 1.7840
April 1.8033 1.6596 1.7255
May 1.7281 1.6521 1.6778
June 1.6530 1.6094 1.6321
July 1.6500 1.6160 1.6309
August 1.6530 1.6159 1.6422
September 1.6553 1.6162 1.6313
October 1.6779 1.6336 1.6508
November 1.6613 1.6152 1.6272
December 1.6355 1.5866 1.6147