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AUD/USD - Live Chart & Exchange Rate

1 AUD = 0.6945 USD

Indicative rate, updated 22 hours ago. Not a live dealing rate - confirm with your broker before trading.

AUD/USD Sentiment Gauge

A live technical-analysis reading for AUD/USD, from Strong Sell to Strong Buy, updated automatically by TradingView. Forex has no reliable, freely-published Fear & Greed Index the way stocks or crypto do, so this momentum-based gauge is shown instead.

AUD/USD tracks the Australian Dollar against the US Dollar and is one of the most traded currency pairs in the world. Moves are driven mainly by Reserve Bank of Australia and Federal Reserve policy, with commodity prices and federal reserve interest-rate policy also important.

Rates shown here are indicative only, sourced periodically rather than streamed live. Confirm the exact rate with your bank or broker before converting funds or opening a trade.

AUD/USD Key Statistics

Latest

0.6945

1 Oct 2026

Highest since Mar 2024

0.7237

13 May 2026

Lowest since Mar 2024

0.5992

9 Apr 2025

12-month average

0.6924

0.6469 – 0.7237

30 days: -3.15% 90 days: +0.86% 1 year: +5.20%

Over the past year AUD/USD has risen 5.20%, meaning the AUD has strengthened against the USD. In the last 30 days it has moved down 3.15%. Across the last 12 months it traded between 0.6469 and 0.7237. Its highest level in the data window (since March 2024) was 0.7237 on 13 May 2026, and its lowest was 0.5992 on 9 Apr 2025.

Based on weekly data from 6 Mar 2024 to 1 Oct 2026. Source: weekly rate snapshots (currency-api). A rising rate means the AUD is strengthening against the USD. Past performance does not predict future results.

What Moves AUD/USD

A pair's price is one currency's value measured against another, so the economy behind each side matters.

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Australia · Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) · Free float

The Australian Dollar (the "Aussie") is a liquid commodity currency, sensitive to iron ore, coal and gold prices and to demand from China.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Iron ore and coal mining
  • Liquefied natural gas
  • Education and tourism
  • Agriculture
  • Financial services

Key factors

  • Commodity prices. Iron ore, coal and gold prices strongly influence the Aussie.
  • China's economy. China is Australia's largest export market.
  • RBA policy. Rate decisions and guidance from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
  • Global risk appetite. The Aussie tends to rise when investors are optimistic.

US Dollar (USD)

United States · Federal Reserve (Fed) · Free float

The US Dollar is the world's dominant reserve and trading currency. It sits on one side of roughly nine in ten forex trades, and most commodities, including gold and oil, are priced in it.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Services and finance
  • Technology
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Energy (a leading oil and gas producer)
  • Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
  • Agriculture and defence exports

Key factors

  • Federal Reserve interest-rate policy. Rate decisions, projections and speeches by Fed officials set expectations for US interest rates, the single biggest driver of Dollar value.
  • US inflation and jobs data. CPI/PCE inflation and the monthly Non-Farm Payrolls report shift rate expectations and move the Dollar within minutes.
  • Treasury yields. Higher US bond yields relative to other countries attract capital and lift the Dollar.
  • Safe-haven demand. In global stress the Dollar usually rallies as investors seek safety and liquidity.
  • US fiscal and political developments. Government debt levels, budget standoffs, tariffs and trade policy affect confidence in US assets.

How AUD and USD Interact

The US Dollar is a traditional safe haven. In periods of market stress, investors tend to move money into it, which often pushes it higher against the Australian Dollar even when local economic data is unchanged.

The Australian Dollar is a commodity currency, so swings in the prices of its main exports often show up in this pair.

Central-bank policy matters on both sides: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Federal Reserve (Fed). When one of them is expected to keep interest rates higher than the other, that currency usually attracts capital and strengthens; a narrowing gap tends to reverse the move.

Markets to Watch

  • Iron ore prices AUD

    Usually move with the Australian Dollar

  • China data (PMIs, trade) AUD

    Strong Chinese data supports the Aussie

  • US 10-year Treasury yield USD

    Typically rises with the Dollar

  • Gold USD

    Usually moves inversely to the Dollar

  • S&P 500 / risk sentiment USD

    Risk-off episodes tend to boost the Dollar

Events & Data to Follow

  • AUD RBA policy meetings
  • AUD Australian CPI
  • AUD Australian jobs data
  • AUD Chinese trade and PMI data
  • USD FOMC meetings (8 per year)
  • USD Non-Farm Payrolls (first Friday of the month)
  • USD CPI and PCE inflation
  • USD Fed chair speeches and meeting minutes

Historical Milestones

  1. 2008 AUD

    The Aussie fell over 30% in a few months during the global financial crisis.

  2. 2008 USD

    The global financial crisis triggered a surge in safe-haven Dollar demand.

  3. 2011 AUD

    The mining boom lifted the Aussie to a record high above 1.10 US Dollars.

  4. 2014-15 USD

    The Fed signalled tighter policy while other central banks eased, driving a powerful Dollar rally.

  5. 2020 USD

    In March 2020 a global "dash for Dollars" sent the currency sharply higher before the Fed flooded markets with liquidity.

  6. 2022 USD

    The fastest Fed hiking cycle in decades pushed the Dollar to a roughly 20-year high, including parity with the Euro.

Why AUD/USD Matters to Tanzanian Traders

Most Tanzanian traders trade major pairs like AUD/USD because they have the tightest spreads, the most liquidity and the most analysis available. Trading accounts are usually held in US Dollars, so Dollar pairs are also easy to follow.

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Risks & Trading Hours

  • Commodity price falls. (AUD)
  • Slowdowns in China. (AUD)
  • Surprise policy shifts or data can cause abrupt moves. (USD)
  • Political events such as tariffs or debt-ceiling standoffs can shake the Dollar. (USD)

Most active: Sydney and Tokyo session (and the London session) • New York session (and the London-New York overlap)

AUD/USD FAQ

What is the current AUD/USD exchange rate?

1 AUD is worth about 0.6945 USD (indicative, updated 22 hours ago). Always confirm the exact rate with your bank or broker before you convert or trade.

What is the all-time high and low of AUD/USD?

In the data we track (since 6 Mar 2024), AUD/USD peaked at 0.7237 on 13 May 2026 and bottomed at 0.5992 on 9 Apr 2025.

What moves the AUD/USD exchange rate?

AUD/USD is influenced by the relative strength of the Australian Dollar and the US Dollar. Key factors include: Commodity prices, China's economy, Federal Reserve interest-rate policy, US inflation and jobs data. See the sections above for the full list.

When is the best time to trade AUD/USD?

Activity and liquidity are typically highest during: Sydney and Tokyo session (and the London session) • New York session (and the London-New York overlap). Spreads are usually tighter when the relevant markets are open.

Is AUD/USD good for beginners?

AUD/USD is one of the more liquid pairs, with tight spreads at most brokers, which makes it a reasonable choice for beginners. Practise on a free demo account first.

This page is educational. Rates, statistics and commentary are indicative and may contain errors or be out of date.

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