AUD/USD
Major
"Aussie" Australian Dollar / US Dollar
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0.6542
▲ 0.150% (24h)
1 Aussie = 0.6542 US Dollar
Bid
0.6541
Ask
0.6543
Spread
0.3–1.0 pips (typical)
Pip Size
0.0001
Key Market Drivers
Iron ore / commodity prices
RBA rate decisions
China economic data
Risk appetite
AUD/USD Converter
Aussie
0.6542 US Dollar
Rate updates every 5 minutes
AUD/USD Statistics
Current Rate
0.6542
24h Change
+0.150%
Bid
0.6541
Ask
0.6543
Spread
0.3–1.0 pips (typical)
Pip Size
0.0001
Base Currency
Aussie
Quote Currency
US Dollar
Category
Major
Trading Session
Most active during Sydney and Tokyo sessions
Central Banks
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), US Federal Reserve (Fed)
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About AUD/USD
AUD/USD, known as the "Aussie", is a commodity-linked currency pair. Australia's economy is highly dependent on commodity exports to China, making the pair sensitive to Chinese economic data and commodity prices.
The Aussie achieved parity with the USD ($1.00) in 2010 for the first time. It hit a 17-year low near $0.57 during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
The AUD/USD pair is governed by two central banks: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and US Federal Reserve (Fed). Key factors that move this pair include: Iron ore / commodity prices, RBA rate decisions, China economic data, Risk appetite.
To trade AUD/USD, you need a forex broker account. The pair is available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. Most active during Sydney and Tokyo sessions. Typical spread is 0.3–1.0 pips (typical). Always use proper risk management including stop-loss orders.
A pip (percentage in point) in AUD/USD is 0.0001. For most major pairs, this represents a $10 gain/loss per standard lot (100,000 units). Mini lots (10,000 units) = $1 per pip.