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

Australian dollar bounces back

In short The Australian dollar has bounced Thursday night after getting punished Tuesday and Wednesday Broad gains against the New Zealand Dollar, British Pound, Japanese Yen or Euro The AUD looks likely to finish the week close to where it started despite the volatility Currency Open Low High Now AUD to USD 0.6770 0.6770 0.6683 0.6744 AUD to EUR 0.6192 0.6119 0.6199 0.6147 AUD to GBP 0.5493 0.5429 0.5504 0.5467 AUD to NZD 1.0681 1.0677 1.0710 1.0709 AUD to JPY 72.83 71.78 73.16 72.06 The Australian Dollar staged a mild recovery on Thursday night as the US dollar fell against […]

Australian Dollar demolished to a 10 year low under 67 cents

In short AUD to USD opens at 0.6705 after dipping to to 0.6676 overnight – its lowest point in a decade The RBA is now expected to cut interest rates even further before the end of 2019 Lowering interest rates in Australia are similar to other countries like the US, Japan and Europe Time Open Low High Today 0.6704 Yesterday 0.6671 0.6780 In the last week 0.6671 0.6771 In the 3 months 0.6676 0.7009 Yesterday, following the RBA interest rate cut, the AUD initially went up before being sold off lower. It then moved lower overnight and hit a 10 […]

Australian Dollar spikes then gets dumped following RBA interest rate cut

In short The Australian dollar went down before the interest rate announcement, bounced higher straight after the announcement then fell sharply Broad losses against the New Zealand Dollar, British Pound, Japanese Yen or Euro The RBA also expected to cut rates next month to 0.75% Time Open Low High Today 0.6751 Yesterday 0.6768 0.6734 In the last week 0.6747 0.6801 In the 3 months 0.6734 0.6710 The RBA met today and announced that official interest rates are to be cut by 0.25% to 0.75%. While this was largely expected, most market analysts poured through the statement that came with the […]

All eyes on the RBA this week

In short The Australian dollar starts the week as it finished – between 67 and 68 cents Very little movement against the New Zealand Dollar, British Pound, Japanese Yen or Euro The RBA meets on Tuesday with 75% of the market pricing in another interest rate cut Time Open Low High Today 0.6765 Yesterday NA NA In the last week 0.6747 0.6801 In the 3 months 0.6734 0.7044 This week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will meet on Tuesday and decide if they should cut official interest rates for the third time this year. They also release a statement […]

Australian Dollar finishes the week flat against all major currencies

In short The Australian dollar finishes the week as it started – between 67 and 68 cents Very little movement against the New Zealand Dollar, British Pound, Japanese Yen or Euro The RBA meets on Tuesday with 75% of the market pricing in another interest rate cut Time Open Low High Today 0.6751 Yesterday 0.6747 0.6778 In the last week 0.6747 0.6801 In the 3 months 0.6727 0.7022 Last night in the US, the GDP and Trade Balance figures came in close to expectations, leaving the markets little to react to. Here is where the Australian Dollar (AUD) has traded […]

The AUD continues to ignore global political turmoil

In short AUD to USD almost unchanged Currency markets are waiting on US economy growth (GDP) figures and speeches from central banks The RBA meets on Tuesday with 75% of the market pricing in another interest rate cut Time Open Low High Today 0.6750 Yesterday 0.6741 0.6759 In the last week 0.6747 0.6804 In the 3 months 0.6738 0.7022 Once again, most major currencies ‘traded sideways’. What does that mean? Well, there was little movement because despite the political unrest, there was no economic data to move the market. So it looks like the Australian dollar is unlikely to move […]

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