How to Trade AUD/USD on the 4-Hour Chart
Everything you need to know about trading AUD/USD on H4 — when it works, when it doesn't, and how to size your risk for this specific combination.
Reviewed by the Candleread desk · Updated 2026-04-09
AUD/USD on the H4 (4-Hour) timeframe is best suited for swing traders. AUD/USD has an average daily range of 70 pips and a typical spread of 1 pips. The best session for this pair is the Asian–London overlap (2 AM – 5 AM ET), where liquidity peaks and spreads tighten. On H4, each candle represents 240 minutes of price action, producing about 6 candles per day.
Why AUD/USD on H4?
AUD/USD Key Stats
Here are the numbers that matter when trading AUD/USD on H4:
- •Category: major pair
- •Typical spread: 1 pips
- •Average daily range: 70 pips
- •Best session: Asian–London overlap (2 AM – 5 AM ET)
- •Timeframe: H4 (4-Hour) — swing
- •Candles per day: 6
The 4-Hour Timeframe Explained
How to Set Up a AUD/USD H4 Trade
- 1
Check the higher timeframe trend
Before entering on H4, check the next timeframe up for the trend direction. If you're trading H4, look at the D1 chart for bias.
- 2
Identify key levels
Mark support and resistance on the H4 chart for AUD/USD. Given the 70-pip average range, expect levels spaced 23–35 pips apart.
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Wait for your setup
Whether you're trading breakouts, pullbacks, or bounces — wait for the setup, don't chase. On H4, patience means waiting for the right candle pattern at the right level.
- 4
Size your position
Use the position size calculator. Risk 1% of your account. With a typical stop of 28 pips on AUD/USD H4, that determines your lot size.
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Manage the trade
On H4, check the trade every 2-3 times per day. Move stop to breakeven after 1R of profit. Let winners run to 2–3R.
When NOT to Trade This Combination
Key takeaways
- ✓AUD/USD on H4 is a swing setup with 70-pip average daily range
- ✓Best session: Asian–London overlap (2 AM – 5 AM ET)
- ✓Always check the higher timeframe for trend direction before entering on H4
- ✓Size positions using the 1% rule — calculator says the lot size, not your gut
- ✓Spread of 1 pips matters more on shorter timeframes — factor it into your stop