Alternatives to Crown Currency

3 Trustworthy Alternatives to Crown Currency

  Crown Currency is one of Australia’s biggest currency exchange services but they are not your only choice. Here are 3 currency exchange providers like Crown Currency that have some of the best exchange rates in Australia. S Money Travelex Travel Money Oz

Currency in Europe

Currency in Europe

A Travel Money Guide to Europe Travelling to Europe is considered a ‘right of passage’ by many Australians. In fact it is one of the most popular places to travel to from Australia. With countries like France, Germany, Italy and Spain there is no shortage of fabulous things to see, eat and experience. To make your savings go even further, read our easy to read guide on currency in Europe. This guide helps you with the following: The official currency of Europe The pros and cons of using a bank card in Europe What the Euro looks like The average […]

AUD to GBP

When is the Best Time to Exchange AUD to GBP?

Just after Christmas on December 27 2023, the AUD – GBP went up to 0.5362, making it the best time to exchange AUD to GBP in the last 12 months. The low point for the exchange rate (or the worst time to buy British Pounds) in the last year came on August 5, 2024 when it dropped to 0.5023.   Is it a good time to buy British Pounds? While it’s nearly impossible to time the market perfectly, if you are travelling to the UK and need to buy some pounds, a higher AUD/GBP exchange rate is better for you. […]

best time to buy NZ dollars

When is the Best Time to Exchange AUD to NZD?

  In the last 12 months, the best time to exchange AUD to NZD, was on June 30, 2024 when the AUD/NZD exchange rate reached 1.1148 compared with the current rate of . In contrast, the worst time was on February 24, 2024 when it plunged to 1.0579. Is it a good time to buy NZ dollars? While it’s nearly impossible to time the market perfectly, if you are travelling to New Zealand and need to buy NZ dollars, a higher AUD/NZD exchange rate is better for you. It means that you will receive more NZ dollars to spend for each […]

Japanese yen

When is the Best Time to Exchange AUD to Yen?

  The best time to exchange AUD to Yen in the last 12 months was on July 11, 2024. This is because the AUD/JPY hit 109.10. The same applies to anyone transferring money to Japan. In contrast, the worst time in the past year was only a few weeks after the peak on August 5, 2024. The same rate bottomed out at 91.46 compared with the current rate of .   Is it a good time to buy Japanese Yen? While it’s nearly impossible to time the market perfectly, if you are travelling to Tokyo or heading up to the […]

best time to buy US dollars

When is the Best Time to Exchange AUD to USD?

If you are travelling overseas from Australia, the best time to buy US dollars with Australian dollars in the last year was on December 28 2023. This is because the AUD/USD peaked at 0.6853 and has been range bound since. The same applies to anyone transferring money overseas in US dollars. On the other side of the coin, the worst time to buy US dollars was on October 14 2023 when the AUD/USD fell to 0.6290. This is lower than the current exchange rate of . Is it a good time to buy US dollars? In general, if you are […]