YEARLY HIGH
0.1117 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0918 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1017 AUD

2018 NAD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.1117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0199 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1032 to the December average rate of 0.0981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1117 was up 5.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 558 AUD
2017 Average 491 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 459 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.36 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1102
0.0937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.1057, compared to 0.0977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0089 AUD (High: 0.1027 / Low: 0.0938). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 AUD (High: 0.0997 / Low: 0.0968).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1088) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+7.00%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1088
2017 Avg (March) 0.1017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1056 0.1020 0.1032
February 0.1105 0.1044 0.1075
March 0.1117 0.1072 0.1088
April 0.1102 0.1062 0.1076
May 0.1091 0.1035 0.1061
June 0.1042 0.0978 0.1009
July 0.1028 0.0980 0.1004
August 0.1027 0.0938 0.0975
September 0.0983 0.0918 0.0951
October 0.0994 0.0947 0.0971
November 0.0998 0.0958 0.0978
December 0.0997 0.0968 0.0981