What is AUD/USD (Australian dollar - US dollar)?

Note: Low and High figures are for the trading day. AUD/USD (Australian Dollar - US Dollar) is one of the most frequently-traded currency pairs in the world. The AUD/USD rate, as shown in the real-time price chart, tells traders how many US Dollars are needed to buy a single Australian Dollar.

What's going on with AUDUSD in 2023?

Don't miss our 2023 AUDUSD forecast! The Australian Dollar is facing headwinds yet again against the US Dollar, as the central bank divergence theme is back in play in early 2023.

What factors affect Australian dollar forecasts?

Keep these types of factors in mind when reviewing Australian dollar forecasts. Oil, gold, iron ore, uranium, nickel and coal are heavily influential on GDP, and the demand for these resources by China and India, in particular, may affect the AUD exchange rate and forecasts.

Is the AUD/USD exchange rate in agreement with the Big Four?

Other banks in the Big Four were in agreement, with Westpac forecasting the AUD/USD exchange to reach 0.70 by June 2023. That view was optimistic, with the exchange rate coming in at 0.66 as of July 7. In July, the Australian dollar steadied around $0.667 despite the RBA voting to hold the cash rate steady at its July Board meeting.