AUD to USD Currency Converter

Use our free tool to convert AUD to USD at the live exchange rate you see online. Track it using a rate alert or check out the latest news for the Australian dollar.

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Please understand that the rates displayed on the graph are historical. They are NOT the exchange rates that S Money is offering today. The rates displayed are the “interbank” or “wholesale” exchange rates that you can find on Google or XE. We show these rates so you can see when the best time to buy US dollars was.

About the AUD to USD exchange rate

It's easy to see the AUD to USD exchange rate on XE, Yahoo or any other currency converter. It's the real exchange rate that is set by the foreign exchange market. It's also sometimes called the 'wholesale' rate or the 'interbank' rate because it's used for wholesale amounts between banks. It's the best rate to convert foreign currency but often, it's very hard to actually get.

 

Where is the best place to exchange AUD to USD?

It's simple to buy USD from AUD online, but it may not necessarily be as fast as walking into a money changer. Services like Australia Post also offer a foreign exchange service online but it takes between two and five business days before the currency is ready for pick-up or delivery so you need to be organised!

Alternatively, buying your US currency in-store can be a good option but it all depends on where you go. The money changers in the centre of the main cities like Sydney or Melbourne tend to be more competitive than smaller stores in the suburbs.

Only change money at the airport as a last resort. The exchange rates and fees at Australian airports are among the worst in the world so avoid it at all costs if you want to get the best bang for your buck.

Learn more: The Best Places to exchange AUD for USD in Australia

 

How can I convert AUD to USD at the best rate?

The key to finding the best foreign currency rate is to compare your options. Make sure that you compare not just the exchange rate, but the total cost of your currency including any service or delivery fees.

Learn more: Get the best AUD to USD exchange rate

 

What is the best time to exchange AUD to USD?

As a rule of thumb, if you are buying USD with Australian dollars, you want the AUD/USD exchange rate to be as high as possible. The higher the rate, the better it is for you. It means that you will receive more American dollars for the same amount of Australian dollars.

Unfortunately there isn't a particular day of the week or time of the day that is the best time.

While it's impossible to pick the perfect time, you can set up a free rate tracker to keep an eye on the rate.

Also keep in mind that if you buy it online, it may take 2-4 business days to arrive so make sure you finalise your financial transaction at least a week before you are due to travel overseas.

Learn more: When is the best time to buy US dollars with Australian dollars?

 

Is the Australian dollar going up or down against the US dollar?

The 'Big 4" major Australian banks have lowered their AUD to USD forecasts by 5% in 2022, but they still expect exchange rates to range between 75 and 80 US cents. Early in 2021, the AUDUSD exchange rate hit nearly 3 year highs of 80 cents, only to decline again towards 70 cents in September.

Learn more: The 2022 Forecasts for the AUD to USD

Latest AUD to USD News, Views and Forecasts

Is the AUD/USD exchange rate running out of steam?

In short The AUD has lost ground to the USD looking exhausted The AUD/GBP bounces higher after weeks of falling No major Australian economic data out until inflation (CPI) next week Time Open High Low Today 0.6843 Yesterday 0.6852 0.6880 In the last week 0.6729 0.6880 In the 3 months 0.6676 0.6980 Looking at the forecasts from the biggest banks in Australia, the Australian dollar is expected to fall further this year. The average bank forecast has the Australian dollar falling at least another 3-5% from its current rate above 68 cents. The AUD/USD has now improved nearly 3% since […]

The AUD remains on a high against the USD but down against the Pound (GBP)

In short The AUD/USD remains close to a 4-week high against the US dollar at 0.6860 The AUD/GBP continues to weaken as the British Pound gets stronger China leaves rates on hold Time Open High Low Today 0.6877 Yesterday 0.6857 0.6880 In the last week 0.6729 0.6880 In the 3 months 0.6676 0.7030 The Australian dollar continued higher on Tuesday as a weaker US dollar helped it to a fresh 1 month high at 0.6860. As the US and China come closer to ending the trade war, markets have been selling US dollars (making it weaker) and buying so-called ‘riskier’ […]

AUDNZD holds above 1.07 as the Aussie dollar moves up

In short AUD/NZD has remained above 1.07 after reaching 1.0826 this month – the highest rate since November 2018 The AUD/USD hit a 4-week high against the US dollar Comments from RBA governor help the Australian dollar higher Time Open High Low Today 1.0721 Yesterday 1.0738 1.0738 1.0738 In the last week 1.0754 1.0697 1.0792 In the 3 months 1.0411 1.0826 1.0318 The Australian dollar moved higher over the weekend as comments from RBA Governor Lowe talked down the chance of future rate cuts. Speaking in Washington on Friday last week, the head of the RBA remained optimistic about the […]

Australian Dollar motors higher to end the week on a 1 month high

In short AUD/USD hits a 1-month high, finishing the week strong The Australian dollar was flat against most other countries China and European interest rate decisions next week Time Open Low High Today 0.6855 In the last 24hrs 0.6831 0.6855 In the last week 0.6728 0.6855 In the 3 months 0.6702 0.7040 The Aussie dollar (AUD) continued higher against the US dollar on Friday night and into Saturday before markets closed for the week. Driving it higher was weakness in the US dollar. It came as analysts increased the chance of an interest rate cut in the US by the […]

The Aussie Dollar moves higher as unemployment falls

In short AUD/USD jumps higher and hits a 1 week high of 0.6791 The Australian dollar also moved up against the EUR, GBP, NZD and JPY Australian Unemployment fell from 5.3 to 5.2% Time Open Low High Today 0.6789 In the last 24hrs 0.6736 0.6791 In the last week 0.6724 0.6791 In the 3 months 0.6712 0.7064 The Aussie dollar (AUD) jumped higher against all currencies Thursday morning as soon as the unemployment figures came out. The figures were better than expected. They showed unemployment falling from 5.3 to 5.2%. This has been one of the more positive pieces of […]

The dollar drops against the USD and EUR

In short AUD/USD and AUD/EUR drop after drifting lower overnight The Australian dollar has held up against the GBP, NZD and JPY Trade relations and Brexit seem to be all the market is watching Time Open Low High Today 0.6724 Yesterday 0.6724 0.6767 In the last week 0.6724 0.6791 In the 3 months 0.6724 0.7037 The Australian dollar lost ground to the US dollar (USD) and Euro (EUR). It lost about 0.2% to both currencies after the market opened in Sydney this morning. It’s not all bad news for the local currency though. It traded sideways against the Kiwi dollar […]

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