Central Bank RatesAustralia policy rate in 2006 (3 changes)
Start of year5.50%
End of year6.25%Dec 29, 2006
Net change+75 bp3 hikes, 0 cuts
Average5.81%
Rank by level17 / 38
Changes in 2006
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2006 | 5.50% | 5.75% | hike +25 bp |
| Aug 2, 2006 | 5.75% | 6.00% | hike +25 bp |
| Nov 8, 2006 | 6.00% | 6.25% | hike +25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2006
17.5%
14%
13.3%
13.25%
11%
9.75%
9%
8.75%
8%
7.5%
7.5%
7.25%
7.25%
7.02%
6.75%
6.25%
6.25%
6.12%
5.81%
5.25%
5.25%
5.2%
5%
5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.25%
4%
3.75%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
3.25%
3%
2.5%
2%
0.25%
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%
2006: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.