EURUSD STATISTICS & RESEARCH
EURUSD is the indisputable king of currency trading, offering maximum liquidity and tight trading spreads. EURUSD is the ideal Forex asset for scalpers and day-traders. The pair becomes more liquid and active between 8:00 am and 12:00 EST as the European and US markets are both open.
◘ EURUSD CHART
The following chart shows the average performance of EURUSD throughout the calendar year. The data includes 17.5 years, from January 2000 to August 2017.
Chart: EURUSD Average Monthly Returns
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EURGBP STATISTICS & RESEARCH
EURGBP is known as the fifth major allthough it is a Forex cross. The pair shows a positive correlation to EURUSD.
Tip: Go Long on EURGBP as the calendar year ends, as EURGBP performs excellently during November and especially during December.
◘ EURGBP CHART
The following chart shows the average performance of EURGBP throughout the calendar year. The data includes January 2000 to August 2017.
Chart: EURGBP Average Monthly Returns
Chart Source: ForexExperts (c)
GBPUSD STATISTICS & RESEARCH
GBPUSD is the second most traded Forex pair in the currency market, after EURUSD. The pair shows a positive correlation to the EURUSD and a negative correlation to the USDCHF. GBPUSD is also known as the "Cable".
Tip: Go long on GBPUSD in April, as GBPUSD performs +1.53% on average in April, with an astonishing 16 positive months out of 18.
◘ GBPUSD CHART
The following chart shows the average performance of GBPUSD throughout the calendar year. The data includes January 2000 to August 2017.
Chart: GBPUSD Average Monthly Returns
Chart Source: ForexExperts (c)
EURJPY STATISTICS & RESEARCH
The pair EURJPY consists two reserve currencies (Euro and the Japanese Yen). The pair is correlated to USJPY and performs better during the two last months of each calendar year (November, and especially December).
◘ EURJPY CHART
The following chart shows the average performance of EURJPY throughout the calendar year. The data includes January 2000 to August 2017.
Chart: EURJPY Average Monthly Returns
Chart Source: ForexExperts (c)
USDJPY STATISTICS & RESEARCH
USDJPY is the third most traded Forex pair in the currency market, after EURUSD and GBPUSD. Historically, USDJPY trades in the same direction with the American markets (S&P 500, DJIA, NASDAQ). Theres is also a positive correlation to the USDCHF and to the USDCAD.
Read more: ► Correlation Between USDJPY and US Stock Indices
Tip: Go short on USDJPY in summer, as USDJPY performs -1.74% during summer, with 14 negative months out of 18.
◘ USDJPY CHART
The following chart shows the average performance of USDJPY throughout the calendar year. The data includes January 2000 to August 2017.
Chart: USDJPY Average Monthly Returns
Chart Source: ForexExperts (c)
USDCAD STATISTICS & RESEARCH
USDCAD is a Forex pair correlated to the oil price, as the Canadian economy exports oil to the US. Historically, there is 0.75-0.80 positive correlation between CADUSD and oil prices. USDCAD is also correlated to CADJPY. Read more about the Crude Oil and USDCAD, CADJPY Correlation.
◘ USDCAD CHART
The following chart shows the average performance of USDCAD throughout the calendar year. The data includes January 2000 to August 2017.
Chart: USDCAD Average Monthly Returns
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USDCHF STATISTICS & RESEARCH
Both the Swiss Franc and the US Dollar are reserve currencies while both currencies are seen as 'safe heavens' at times of global financial crisis. The rates of US Bonds show historical correlation to USDCHF. Read more about the correlation between US Bonds Yields and the USDCHF.
Tip: Go short on USDCHF before the last month of each semester (December and June).
◘ USDCHF CHART
The following chart shows the average performance of USDCHF throughout the calendar year. The data includes January 2000 to August 2017.
Chart: Average USDCHF Monthly Returns
Chart Source: ForexExperts (c)
AUDUSD STATISTICS & RESEARCH
The Australian Dollar is a commodity currency as the Australian economy is a major Gold exporter. Therefore, AUDUSD is correlated to the price of Gold. AUDUSD has had an 80% historical correlation to the Gold Price. The pair is also correlated to NZDUSD, EURUSD, and GBPUSD. Read more about the AUDUSD and Gold Price Correlation.
◘ AUDUSD CHART
The following chart shows the average performance of AUDUSD throughout the calendar year. The data includes January 2000 to August 2017.
Chart: AUDUSD Average Monthly Returns
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