Central Bank RatesAustralia policy rate in 2002 (2 changes)
Start of year4.25%
End of year4.75%Dec 31, 2002
Net change+50 bp2 hikes, 0 cuts
Average4.56%
Rank by level19 / 34
Changes in 2002
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2002 | 4.25% | 4.50% | hike +25 bp |
| Jun 5, 2002 | 4.50% | 4.75% | hike +25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2002
44%
25%
21%
15.22%
13.5%
9.5%
8.9%
8.5%
8.25%
7.5%
7%
6.75%
6.5%
5.75%
5.63%
5.31%
5.25%
5%
4.75%
4.25%
4%
3.75%
3.25%
3.25%
3%
2.95%
2.75%
2.75%
2.75%
2.75%
2%
1.75%
1.25%
0.75%
Year-end rate over time
4.35%
3.6%
4.35%
4.35%
3.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.75%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
2%
2.5%
2.5%
3%
4.25%
4.75%
3.75%
4.25%
6.75%
6.25%
5.5%
5.25%
5.25%
4.75%
4.25%
6.25%
2002: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.