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 is an AUD/USD pair?

The AUD/USD pair is the abbreviated term for the Australian dollar and the US dollar, nicknamed Aussie or the Aussie dollar. Before we get into the particulars, what exactly does the term AUD/USD mean? The exchange rate tells you how many US dollars (quote currency) are required to purchase one Australian dollar (base currency).

How does export and international trade data affect AUD/USD exchange rate?

Export and International Trade data. Better than forecast data increases the demand for the related currency and impacts the value of either the Australian dollar or the U.S. Dollar, causing fluctuations in the AUD/USD exchange rate as investors rush in to buy either currency. Let’s take a closer look at some of these events.

What is the Aud/CHF symbol?

Note: Low and High figures are for the trading day. This symbol features the Australian Dollar - Swiss Franc cross pair. While less popular than the AUDJPY cross, the AUD/CHF has similar characteristics in that it can be used as a carry trade.