Australian Dollar / US Dollar Performance Over 5 years

Australian Dollar / US Dollar (AUDUSD)

For the last 5 years, Australian Dollar / US Dollar went from 0.7778 to about 0.7123. All in, roughly -8.4% total return, or about -1.7% annualized. In practical terms, this slice was negative on net—other horizons may differ.

Price today

0.7123

-8.4% over 5 years

What this means

  • The chart shows the sequence of gains and losses—not just the headline return.
  • Two investors entering years apart often see different paths.
  • Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Australian Dollar / US Dollar 5 years shows how price evolved over this period using historical daily closing prices, including total return and (when available) CAGR.

Who uses this comparison?

Anyone evaluating Australian Dollar / US Dollar as part of a diversified portfolio can use this performance view to understand its risk and return profile.

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Key performance metrics

Total return
-8.4%
CAGR
-1.7%
Max drawdown
-24.2%
Best year
8.1%
Worst year
-8.8%
Volatility
6.7%
Avg annual return
-1.3%

Data through 2026-04-30.

Historical context

This page summarizes how Australian Dollar / US Dollar performed over the selected period using historical daily closing prices. Forex performance is driven by relative currency strength, interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and central bank policy.

What to explore next

Key takeaways

Australian Dollar / US Dollar decreased 8.4% over the selected time window.

Performance insights

  • Australian Dollar / US Dollar returned -8.4% over 5 years
  • Average annual return was -1.3%
  • Worst drawdown was -24.2%

Yearly performance

Year2021
Price0.725
Annual return
Year2022
Price0.6766
Annual return-6.7%
Year2023
Price0.6826
Annual return+0.9%
Year2024
Price0.622
Annual return-8.9%
Year2025
Price0.6698
Annual return+7.7%
Year2026
Price0.7123
Annual return+6.3%

About Australian Dollar / US Dollar

Historical performance and investment scenarios for Australian Dollar / US Dollar. Data is for education and research only.

From2021-04-29
To2026-04-30

What this shows

Based on daily closing prices from 2021-04-29 to 2026-04-30.

How performance is measured

  • Total return reflects the change in historical price over the selected period.
  • CAGR shows the compound annual growth rate over the same time window.
  • Maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline during the period.
  • Volatility reflects how widely returns moved over time.
  • Dividends and split adjustments may be included where supported by the data source and asset type.
  • This page is for educational and informational purposes only.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Results are nominal and do not account for inflation.

Final verdict

Use it to judge return versus volatility in one slice of history; pair with other tools for a fuller picture. Not advice.

FAQ

What does total return mean?
Total return is the percentage change in price between the start and end of the selected period.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR is the annualized return over the full period, smoothing the result into a single yearly rate.
What is maximum drawdown?
Maximum drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough decline observed during the selected time window.
Where does the data come from?
The page uses historical daily closing prices from third-party market data providers used across CalculatorInvest tools.
Is this financial advice?
No. This page is for educational and informational purposes only.