Drawdown Calculator XAU/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 XAU/AUD drawdown: XAU/AUD uses 2-decimal pricing (0.01 per pip) since AUD is valued in hundreds per unit. Contract size: 100 units. Typical spreads: 35-50 pips.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate drawdown when trading XAU/AUD?
Drawdown on XAU/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 XAU/AUD trading?
Professional traders typically aim for maximum drawdowns under 20-30%. Trading XAU/AUD as a commodity pair requires managing position sizes to stay within these limits.
How can I recover from drawdown on XAU/AUD trades?
Recovery from drawdown requires percentage gains larger than the loss. A 50% loss needs 100% gain to recover. Reduce position size on XAU/AUD during drawdown periods.