Drawdown Calculator GBP/AUD
Calculate account drawdown
Inputs
Calculate loss amount
$15,000 - $12,000
= $3,000
Calculate drawdown percentage
$3,000 ÷ $15,000 × 100
= 20.0%
Calculate recovery needed
to recover 20.0% drawdown
= 25.0% gain needed
When calculating GBP/AUD drawdown: GBP/AUD uses standard 4-decimal pricing where one pip equals 0.0001. This cross pair has typical spreads of 2.5-3.8 pips with good liquidity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate drawdown when trading GBP/AUD?
Drawdown on GBP/AUD is the percentage decline from your account peak. If you reached $10,000 then dropped to $8,000, your drawdown is 20% regardless of the pair traded.
What is an acceptable drawdown for GBP/AUD trading?
Professional traders typically aim for maximum drawdowns under 20-30%. Trading GBP/AUD as a minor pair requires managing position sizes to stay within these limits.
How can I recover from drawdown on GBP/AUD trades?
Recovery from drawdown requires percentage gains larger than the loss. A 50% loss needs 100% gain to recover. Reduce position size on GBP/AUD during drawdown periods.