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AUD/USD (AUDUSD=X)
Performance
Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AUD/USD, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

AUD/USD (AUDUSD=X) has returned 3.76% so far this year and 10.83% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AUDUSD=X has returned -1.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


AUD/USD

1D
1.05%
1M
-2.44%
YTD
3.76%
6M
4.71%
1Y
10.83%
3Y*
1.18%
5Y*
-1.89%
10Y*
-1.02%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 20, 2007, AUDUSD=X's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is -0.02%.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, AUDUSD=X closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 24, 2008 at -7.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.32%2.13%-2.62%3.76%
20250.30%-0.07%0.70%2.47%0.50%2.28%-2.34%1.87%1.03%-1.05%0.13%1.86%7.81%
2024-3.57%-1.06%0.27%-0.64%2.77%0.24%-1.89%3.37%2.22%-4.80%-1.10%-4.91%-9.12%
20233.52%-4.62%-0.67%-1.05%-1.69%2.36%0.93%-3.46%-0.84%-1.45%4.22%3.12%-0.06%
2022-2.81%2.76%3.05%-5.65%1.60%-3.79%1.25%-2.11%-6.46%-0.02%6.09%0.41%-6.27%
2021-0.81%0.88%-1.45%1.53%0.26%-2.99%-2.07%-0.39%-1.19%4.03%-5.22%2.03%-5.58%

Benchmark Metrics

AUD/USD has an annualized alpha of -3.76%, beta of 0.35, and R² of 0.30 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 23, 2007.

  • This currency participated in 58.85% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 27.55% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.35 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.30 this currency is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this currency's risk.
  • R² of 0.30 means the benchmark explains less than half of this currency's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-3.76%
Beta
0.35
0.30
Upside Capture
27.55%
Downside Capture
58.85%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

AUDUSD=X ranks 80 for risk / return — in the top 80% of currencies on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


AUDUSD=X Risk / Return Rank: 8080
Overall Rank
AUDUSD=X Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8181
Sharpe Ratio Rank
AUDUSD=X Sortino Ratio Rank: 7878
Sortino Ratio Rank
AUDUSD=X Omega Ratio Rank: 8181
Omega Ratio Rank
AUDUSD=X Calmar Ratio Rank: 8181
Calmar Ratio Rank
AUDUSD=X Martin Ratio Rank: 8080
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AUD/USD (AUDUSD=X) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


AUDUSD=XBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.92

0.90

+0.03

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.30

1.39

-0.08

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.19

1.21

-0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.61

1.40

+0.21

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.19

6.61

-2.42

Explore AUDUSD=X risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the AUD/USD. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the AUD/USD was 47.87%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current AUD/USD drawdown is 37.15%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-47.87%Jul 28, 20112255Mar 19, 2020
-38.61%Jul 16, 200874Oct 27, 2008508Oct 7, 2010582
-10.46%Jul 26, 200716Aug 16, 200731Sep 28, 200747
-8.23%Nov 1, 200733Dec 17, 200752Feb 27, 200885
-5.55%Nov 8, 201017Nov 30, 201021Dec 29, 201038

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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