US Dollar to Australian Dollar — USD to AUD
USD to AUD Converter
USD/AUD Rate — Last 30 Days
USD dipped 0.45% this week — minor weakness, within normal market noise.
The 7-day average rate is below the 30-day average — recent momentum favors AUD strengthening vs USD. The trend may continue until a catalyst (rate decision, economic data) reverses it.
The rate is at its lowest point in 30 days. USD is under significant selling pressure. At lows, a bounce is possible — but only if the fundamental drivers change.
RSI below 50 means sellers are in control over the recent period. At 36, momentum is moderately bearish — not extreme, suggesting the downtrend may have room to continue.
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Rate Statistics
| Period | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 1.4222 | 1.4158 | 1.4196 |
| 30 days | 1.4519 | 1.3788 | 1.4165 |
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Historical USD/AUD Rates by Year
What drives the USD/AUD rate?
Whether you're heading to Australia, sending USD to an Australian recipient, or tracking the Aussie, here's what drives the US Dollar to Australian Dollar rate. The AUD/USD pair, known as the Aussie, is closely tied to commodity prices — particularly iron ore, coal, and gold — since Australia is a major exporter of all three. Chinese economic data also significantly moves AUD since China is Australia's largest trading partner. Reserve Bank of Australia rate decisions drive medium-term direction.
How to get the best USD to AUD rate
The rate shown above is the interbank mid-market rate — the real exchange rate used between financial institutions. Individual customers cannot access this rate directly. Banks typically add a 2–3% spread on top, meaning you receive significantly less than the rate shown.
Online transfer services like Wise offer rates very close to the interbank rate with a small transparent fee of 0.5–1%. On a $1,000 USD exchange this typically saves $15–25 compared to a bank. Airport exchange booths charge the highest fees — often 5–8% above the interbank rate — and should be avoided for large amounts.