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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Open Australian Dollar / US Dollar CalculatorKey performance metrics
Data through 2026-04-30.
Price performance over time
Shows price growth and drawdowns over the period.
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.
Key takeaways
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
About Australian Dollar / US Dollar
Historical performance and investment scenarios for Australian Dollar / US Dollar. Data is for education and research only.
| From | 2021-04-29 |
| To | 2026-04-30 |
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.