Euro to Australian Dollar exchange rate history 1999 to 2026: Europe against the commodity cycle
One Euro bought 1.6517 AUD in 1999 and 1.6450 AUD in 2026. Europe against the commodity cycle. The series covers 28 years of annual data.
- 2026 avg
- 1.6450
- year to date
- Highest avg
- 1.7728
- 2009
- Lowest avg
- 1.2416
- 2012
- Traded range
- 1.1619 to 2.0637
- low 2012, high 2008
Source: Federal Reserve H.10 cross rate (DEXUSEU ÷ DEXUSAL). Latest daily observation 2026-10-30.
Annual averages of daily observations.
EUR/AUD in four numbers
- Change since 1999
- +6.1%
- 27 complete years
- Change over 10 years
- +18.6%
- 2015 to 2025
- Average annual change
- +0.9%
- standard deviation 9 points
- Largest drawdown
- 36.5%
- 2008 to 2011
EUR/AUD annual average, 1999 to 2026
Annual average with the full trading range for each year. average high–low range
Source: Federal Reserve H.10 cross rate (DEXUSEU ÷ DEXUSAL). Figures are annual averages of daily observations.
Five largest EUR/AUD moves
The largest absolute year-end changes in the published series, using complete calendar years only.
- 2013 +21.6% 1.2687 to 1.5432
Year-end rate moved from 1.2687 to 1.5432, a change of 21.6%.
- 2009 -19.9% 1.9933 to 1.5962
Year-end rate moved from 1.9933 to 1.5962, a change of 19.9%.
- 2008 +19.8% 1.6640 to 1.9933
Year-end rate moved from 1.6640 to 1.9933, a change of 19.8%.
- 2010 -17.9% 1.5962 to 1.3109
Year-end rate moved from 1.5962 to 1.3109, a change of 17.9%.
- 2003 -10.1% 1.8640 to 1.6751
Year-end rate moved from 1.8640 to 1.6751, a change of 10.1%.
EUR to AUD exchange rate by year
Every year since 1999: annual average, the year high and low, the year-end rate, and the change on the previous year.
| Year | Average | High | Low | Year end | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.6517 | 1.9107 | 1.5283 | 1.5351 | n/a |
| 2000 | 1.5891 | 1.6885 | 1.5061 | 1.6885 | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 1.7329 | 1.8888 | 1.6131 | 1.7395 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 1.7381 | 1.8640 | 1.6325 | 1.8640 | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 1.7392 | 1.8498 | 1.6067 | 1.6751 | -10.1% |
| 2004 | 1.6901 | 1.7820 | 1.5720 | 1.7345 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 1.6318 | 1.7338 | 1.5567 | 1.6129 | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 1.6673 | 1.7284 | 1.6017 | 1.6739 | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 1.6351 | 1.7107 | 1.5531 | 1.6640 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 1.7418 | 2.0637 | 1.6019 | 1.9933 | +19.8% |
| 2009 | 1.7728 | 2.0266 | 1.5962 | 1.5962 | -19.9% |
| 2010 | 1.4433 | 1.5914 | 1.2977 | 1.3109 | -17.9% |
| 2011 | 1.3485 | 1.4274 | 1.2655 | 1.2655 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 1.2416 | 1.2960 | 1.1619 | 1.2687 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 1.3768 | 1.5495 | 1.2249 | 1.5432 | +21.6% |
| 2014 | 1.4723 | 1.5697 | 1.3808 | 1.4806 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 1.4774 | 1.6079 | 1.3695 | 1.4904 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 1.4881 | 1.6012 | 1.4129 | 1.4595 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 1.4730 | 1.5713 | 1.3720 | 1.5383 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 1.5801 | 1.6320 | 1.5242 | 1.6259 | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 1.6105 | 1.6636 | 1.5722 | 1.5970 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 1.6565 | 1.8697 | 1.5865 | 1.5865 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 1.5747 | 1.6389 | 1.5300 | 1.5590 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 1.5160 | 1.6209 | 1.4307 | 1.5721 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 1.6291 | 1.7031 | 1.5287 | 1.6201 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 1.6404 | 1.6888 | 1.6011 | 1.6736 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 1.7523 | 1.8391 | 1.6385 | 1.7598 | +5.2% |
| 2026 YTD | 1.6450 | 1.7561 | 1.5831 | 1.5861 | -9.9% |
1999–2026 · 27 complete calendar years. Annual figures are averages of available daily observations. 2026 is year to date: the average is based on 209 published trading days through 2026-10-30.
EUR/AUD by decade
Annual averages grouped into decade buckets. The first and last buckets may cover fewer than ten years.
| Period | Average | High | Low | vs previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.6517 | 1.9107 | 1.5283 | n/a |
| 2000–2009 | 1.6938 | 2.0637 | 1.5061 | +2.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4512 | 1.6636 | 1.1619 | -14.3% |
| 2020–2026 | 1.6306 | 1.8697 | 1.4307 | +12.4% |
Average of the annual averages in each period. The first and last rows cover partial decades.
EUR/AUD since 1999
Euro to Australian Dollar averaged 1.6517 AUD in 1999 and 1.7523 AUD in 2025, 6.1% higher across 27 complete years.
The annual average has ranged from 1.2416 in 2012 to 1.7728 in 2009. On individual trading days the series reached 1.1619 and 2.0637, a ratio of 1.8 to 1.
The five largest EUR/AUD moves
Ranked by absolute year-end change, the five largest moves were 2013 (+21.6%), 2009 (-19.9%), 2008 (+19.8%), 2010 (-17.9%), 2003 (-10.1%). The biggest was 2013, when the rate moved from 1.2687 to 1.5432, a change of 21.6%.
Across 27 complete years the pair rose in 15 and fell in 11. The average annual change was +0.9% with a standard deviation of 9 percentage points, which is one way to compare its volatility with other pairs.
How wide is the EUR/AUD range?
The highest single observation in the series was 2.0637 in 2008, and the lowest was 1.1619 in 2012. That is a ratio of 1.8 to 1 between the two extremes.
Annual averages are narrower than single-day levels because they smooth the intra-year swings. Even so, the average has ranged from 1.2416 to 1.7728, a spread that matters for anyone converting at different points in the cycle.
EUR/AUD by decade
Grouped by decade, the annual average was 1.6517 in 1999 and 1.6306 in 2020-2026. The widest decade-to-decade change was -14.3% between 2000-2009 and 2010-2019, when the average moved from 1.6938 to 1.4512.
The final bucket, 2020-2026, is a partial decade and includes the year-to-date 2026 average. The table below shows every bucket with its high and low, so the short-run moves and the long-run level can be read together.
The euro against a commodity exporter
EUR/AUD includes a commodity currency. The Australian dollar has floated since 1983 and is sensitive to commodity prices, China and global risk appetite.
Australia's commodity exports and China exposure give the Australian dollar a different cycle from the euro area. The link runs through the terms of trade: a higher export price raises national income and usually supports the exporter's currency, while a fall does the opposite. The pair therefore combines European policy with the global commodity and risk cycle.
The data shows that sensitivity but not a mechanical rule. The average moved +6.1% over 27 complete years, and the traded range ran from 1.1619 in 2012 to 2.0637 in 2008.
How to read the EUR/AUD data
This is a derived cross rate. Each day's EUR/AUD is calculated from the two US dollar legs in Federal Reserve H.10 cross rate (DEXUSEU ÷ DEXUSAL), joined on the same calendar date with up to seven days of holiday carry-forward. No figure on this page is estimated or interpolated.
EUR/AUD history: the years that moved the rate
Each event below is dated and tied to one of the currencies in this pair.
- 1999 1999-01-01
The euro is launched
Eleven European Union countries adopted the euro as an accounting currency, replacing the European Currency Unit at a ratio of one to one.
- 2008 2008-09-15
Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy
The collapse of Lehman Brothers triggered a global financial crisis, a flight into the US dollar and extreme volatility across currency markets.
- 2020 2020-03-15
Pandemic triggers a global dash for cash
The COVID-19 shock caused a worldwide sell-off and a surge in demand for US dollars, followed by large central bank intervention and emergency rate cuts.
EUR/AUD history: common questions
What was the EUR/AUD rate in 1999?
One EUR averaged 1.6517 AUD in 1999, with a range of 1.5283 to 1.9107 and a year-end rate of 1.5351.
What was the biggest single-year move in EUR/AUD?
2013 was the largest, at +21.6%. The year-end rate moved from 1.2687 to 1.5432.
What is the highest EUR/AUD rate on record?
The highest annual average was 1.7728 in 2009. The highest single observation was 2.0637 in 2008.
What is the lowest EUR/AUD rate on record?
The lowest annual average was 1.2416 in 2012. The lowest single observation was 1.1619 in 2012.
How is the EUR/AUD rate calculated?
This is a derived cross rate. Each day's EUR/AUD is calculated from the two US dollar legs in Federal Reserve H.10 cross rate (DEXUSEU ÷ DEXUSAL), joined on the same date.
What is the EUR/AUD rate in 2026?
The 2026 average is 1.6450 AUD per EUR, based on the year to date. The latest complete year, 2025, averaged 1.7523.
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