2018 USD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4217 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.2320 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3394 AUD

2018 USD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.4217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.2320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1897 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2573 to the December average rate of 1.3970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4217 was up 2.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3899, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,109 AUD

2017 Average 6,523 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 6,160 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 948.28 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4234

1.2422

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USD 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 1.2972, compared to 1.3816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2972

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0656 AUD (High: 1.4217 / Low: 1.3561). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 AUD (High: 1.3627 / Low: 1.3387).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0656

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

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 0.0288 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.3970) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0899 (+6.88%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.3970

2017 Avg (December) 1.3070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2822	1.2320	1.2573
February	1.2881	1.2438	1.2711
March	1.3054	1.2690	1.2893
April	1.3277	1.2839	1.3023
May	1.3428	1.3164	1.3284
June	1.3622	1.3046	1.3349
July	1.3627	1.3387	1.3503
August	1.3906	1.3465	1.3649
September	1.4067	1.3702	1.3894
October	1.4176	1.3835	1.4083
November	1.3938	1.3631	1.3795
December	1.4217	1.3561	1.3970