SAND vs. AUD=X

Last updated Apr 3, 2026

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

Performance

SAND vs. AUD=X - Performance Comparison

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

SAND vs. AUD=X - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SAND Sandstorm Gold Ltd.	0.00%	118.72%	12.15%	-3.32%	-14.29%	-13.53%	-3.76%	61.61%	-7.62%	27.95%
AUD=X USD/AUD	0.08%	-0.01%	0.03%	0.01%	-0.08%	-0.04%	0.11%	0.09%	-0.05%	0.10%

Different Trading Currencies

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

Returns By Period

SAND

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

AUD=X

• 1D: 0.06%
• 1M: 0.07%
• YTD: 0.08%
• 6M: 0.06%
• 1Y: -0.49%
• 3Y*: 0.02%
• 5Y*: 0.02%
• 10Y*: 0.01%

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

Return for Risk

SAND vs. AUD=X — 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.

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

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SAND) and USD/AUD (AUD=X). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	SAND	AUD=X	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.26	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.02	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.01	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.00	—

Correlation

The correlation between SAND and AUD=X is 0.01, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SAND	AUD=X	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

	SAND	AUD=X	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	0.35%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	0.69%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.61%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	1.05%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	1.35%	—