I would like to offer up a suggestion to get that account growing a bit quicker. After your system/plan has been implemented and you make a number of trades (maybe 50) you can possibly add in some more advanced money management than just the 1%, 2% or 5% per trade rules.
I would also say if you want to trade the short term than get into making an EA for yourself.
For myself I find I get a touch emotional with those short term trades where I get in and get out quick. As a somewhat new guy to Forex I would advise you look into useing pending orders to enter your trades. I moved to this method for trades on the 1-hr TF which last for hours to days and this has really helped me out as a new guy to the scene. I think, as a new trader (retail, small account) you can learn the skills but not the stomache to succeed after diligent study. So you need to rely on what you think is going to happen and let price move to and through your expectations before entering the trade. Pending orders essentially remove the possibility of you second guessing yourself at the last second.
To answer the original question. If you would like to find out how much money you can expect to make in forex. Open a spread sheet, and find out for yourself.
If you compound that $1000 monthly by 5% for 12 years you’ll be a millionaire. 10% will get you to a million in 6 years. For obvious reasons once you find yourself being successful at making trades it might behoove you to invest heavier and get serious with some more money. You might even be able to set everything up so your active trading is only part time (this is what i’m trying to do). Just let that equity build and build and don’t touch it.
Good luck!