AUD=X vs. SAND

Last updated Apr 3, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about USD/AUD (AUD=X) and Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SAND).

Performance

AUD=X vs. SAND - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a A$10,000 investment in USD/AUD (AUD=X) and Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SAND). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

AUD=X vs. SAND - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
AUD=X USD/AUD	-3.39%	-7.26%	10.06%	0.08%	6.61%	5.86%	-8.78%	0.47%	10.72%	-7.62%
SAND Sandstorm Gold Ltd.	0.00%	108.43%	23.44%	-3.25%	-8.62%	-8.46%	-12.21%	62.36%	2.29%	18.20%

Different Trading Currencies

AUD=X is traded in AUD, while SAND is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the SAND values have been converted to AUD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

AUD=X

• 1D: 0.29%
• 1M: 1.84%
• YTD: -3.39%
• 6M: -4.53%
• 1Y: -9.36%
• 3Y*: -0.59%
• 5Y*: 1.95%
• 10Y*: 0.97%

SAND

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

AUD=X vs. SAND — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

AUD=X

AUD=X Risk / Return Rank: 15
AUD=X Sharpe Ratio Rank: 14
AUD=X Sortino Ratio Rank: 11
AUD=X Omega Ratio Rank: 13
AUD=X Calmar Ratio Rank: 21
AUD=X Martin Ratio Rank: 15

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.

AUD=X vs. SAND - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for USD/AUD (AUD=X) and Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SAND). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	AUD=X	SAND	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.83	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-1.17	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.86	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.53	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.15	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	AUD=X	SAND	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.83	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.18	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.09	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.08	—	—

Correlation

The correlation between AUD=X and SAND is -0.11. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	AUD=X	SAND	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-45.40%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-16.78%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-16.78%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-28.03%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-16.98%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-21.99%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.71%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	AUD=X	SAND	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	3.11%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	5.73%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	9.21%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	10.05%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	9.72%	—	—