Central Bank RatesAustralia policy rate in 2005 (3 changes)
Start of year5.25%
End of year5.50%Dec 30, 2005
Net change+25 bp2 hikes, 1 cuts
Average5.46%
Rank by level19 / 37
Changes in 2005
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2005 | 5.25% | 5.50% | hike +25 bp |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 5.50% | 5.501% | cut 0 bp |
| Apr 12, 2005 | 5.501% | 5.50% | cut 0 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2005
18%
13.5%
12.75%
12%
9.97%
8.5%
8.37%
8.27%
7.5%
7.5%
7.25%
7%
6.25%
6%
6%
6%
5.75%
5.58%
5.5%
4.75%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.25%
4%
3.75%
3.25%
3.25%
3.25%
3%
2.4%
2.25%
2.25%
2%
1.5%
1%
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%
2005: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.