AUD to USD - Convert Australian Dollar to US Dollar

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1 AUD = 0.656 USD

1 USD = 1.524 AUD

(Mid-market exchange rate)

Last updated Nov 02, 2024 17:16 GMT

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1 AUD = 0.656 USD

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1,000 Australian Dollar to US Dollar stats | AUD to USD

Stat Last 7 days Last 30 days Last 90 days Last year Selected period on chart
High 0.661 0.688 0.692 0.692 0.688
Low 0.654 0.654 0.649 0.636 0.654
Average 0.657 0.668 0.671 0.663 0.668
Volatility 1.07% 5.2% 6.63% 8.81% 5.2%

What is the Australian Dollar worth against the US Dollar today?

1 AUD is worth 0.656 USD today

How much is 1,000 AUD worth in USD?

At the current exchange rate of 0.656 , a sum of 1,000 Australian Dollar is worth 656 US Dollar.

Which currency is stronger? AUD or USD?

The US Dollar is currently stronger than the Australian Dollar given that 1 USD is equal to 1.524 AUD. Conversely, 1 AUD is worth 0.656 USD.

Overview of AUD to USD Performance and Trends

Today, to buy 1,000 Australian Dollar, you need 656 US Dollar. On the same date last year, you needed 645 US Dollar for 1,000 Australian Dollar. This change indicates that the Australian Dollar has become stronger against the US Dollar by 1.71% over the past year.

The pair experienced moderate volatility of 8.81%.

Moderate volatility means there is a moderate risk of price changes. It represents a balance of potential gains and risks.

AUD to USD Currency Performance and Volatility

Last 7 Days

  • Performance: $1,000 varied between $0.654 (weekly low) and $0.661 (weekly high), a variance of $0.007 .
  • Volatility: Fluctuated by 1.07%.

Last 30 Days

  • Performance: $1,000 varied between $0.654 (30-day low) to $0.688 (30-day high), a variance of $0.034 .
  • Volatility: Fluctuated by 5.2%.

Last 90 Days

  • Performance: $1,000 varied between $0.649 (90-day low) to $0.692 (90-day high), a variance of $0.043 .
  • Volatility: Fluctuated by 6.63%.

Last Year

  • Performance: $1,000 ranged from $0.636 (yearly low) to $0.692 (yearly high), a variance of $0.056 .
  • Volatility: Fluctuated by 8.81%.

AUD to USD Forecast and trending

Is the Australian Dollar going up or down against the US Dollar?

Today's AUD to USD exchange rate (0.656) is smaller compared to yesterday's rate (0.658).

Currency information

AUD - Australian Dollar

The currency code for Australian Dollar is AUD.

The AUD currency symbol is $.

Minor unit: 1/100 = Cent

AUD rank by most traded currencies: 6

Avg proportion of daily world trade volume: 3.20%

AUD rank by strongest currencies (buying power): 14

The Australian Dollar is the currency of 11 countries:
Australia, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Coral Sea Islands, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Norfolk Island, Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu

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USD - US Dollar

The currency code for US Dollar is USD.

The USD currency symbol is $.

Minor unit: 1/100 = Cent

USD rank by most traded currencies: 1

Avg proportion of daily world trade volume: 44.25%

USD rank by strongest currencies (buying power): 10

The US Dollar is the currency of 22 countries:
United States, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, United States Virgin Islands, Bonaire, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Turks and Caicos Islands, Zimbabwe

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Understanding AUD to USD Currency Exchange: Our Top Tips

Let's look at some practical information, ideas and tips to help you make sure you can get the most from your money when you convert Australian Dollar to US Dollar, to send a payment, for a trip overseas, when shopping online or to hold a balance in US Dollar.

How to convert AUD to USD?

You can convert Australian Dollar to US Dollar either in a physical location or online. If you choose to exchange money at a currency exchange store, bank or at the airport, you'll be given your US Dollar in cash. Or, you can choose to convert digitally, to send a payment overseas for example.

If you're exchanging money in a physical location you'll usually need to take the following steps:

  • Choose an exchange service that suits your needs
  • Head there with the money in Australian Dollar cash to exchange
  • Get a quote for the exchange rate and any commission or fee you need to pay
  • Hand over your money and receive your US Dollar in cash

Exchanging your money digitally is often easier. As an example, here's how to send a payment overseas:

  • Choose an international payment service that suits your needs and head to their desktop site, or download their app
  • Tap Send Payment
  • Enter the amount in Australian Dollar you want to send, or the amount in US Dollar you want your recipient to get in the end
  • You'll be shown a quote for the exchange rate and any commission or fee you need to pay
  • Choose your preferred payment method, and follow the prompts to pay
  • Your money will be deposited to your recipient's bank account directly, in US Dollar

How to get the best AUD to USD exchange rate?

Because banks, currency exchange offices and international payment services all set their own exchange rates, you'll need to shop around a little to find the best AUD to USD exchange rate for your specific transaction.

Get to know the AUD/USD mid-market exchange rate using reputable currency conversion tools, so you'll be able to see how the market is trending. You can often set up rate alerts so the service you choose will send you a message when the AUD/USD mid-market exchange rate hits your preferred level. Once you see a rate you like, act fast to complete your transaction before markets move again.

Another smart option is to open a multi-currency account which lets you hold a selection of major world currencies, often including Australian Dollar and US Dollar. This can be helpful if you transact internationally often, live overseas, receive payments from abroad, invest in diverse markets or even if you simply love to shop online with international retailers. Because you can hold a balance in the currency or currencies of your choice, there's no need to convert from one currency to another unnecessarily - you can wait until exchange rates are favorable to avoid losing out.

How to buy Australian Dollar with US Dollar?

You'll be able to exchange US Dollar to Australian Dollar in the same way as you'd exchange Australian Dollar to US Dollar. If you have US Dollar in your pocket in cash, you can take them along to a currency exchange service and ask if they'll buy back in exchange for US Dollar. Be aware that the exchange rate might not be great - so coming back from a trip with as little foreign cash as possible is a smart plan.

On the other hand, if you hold Australian Dollar in a bank or specialist provider account, you'll be able to take advantage of online currency exchange services which can often offer fast, efficient and good value conversion which uses a better rate than a bank would.

Where to exchange AUD to USD?

You can exchange currencies in person at a currency exchange store, bank or airport, or use an online service instead. It's helpful to know that in person currency exchange options can offer a pretty poor deal overall, as exchange rates commonly include a markup - an extra fee. If you're exchanging somewhere with little local competition - like at an airport or hotel, for example - the chances are that the rate you get will be even worse.

A good alternative is to open a multi-currency account which lets you hold and exchange currencies digitally - and if you pick an account which also offers a linked debit card, you can make ATM withdrawals at home and abroad whenever you need cash. Digital specialist services can often offer a better exchange rate with lower overall costs compared to using your bank or exchanging cash in person - plus they're intuitive to use and let you manage your money with just your phone.

Frequently asked questions when converting Australian Dollar to US Dollar (AUD to USD)

How much is the Australian Dollar to US Dollar?

The Australian Dollar to US Dollar exchange rate today is 0.656 . Use this guide to learn more about exchanging AUD to USD in the easiest and best value way for your specific needs.

How much is 1,000 Australian Dollar to the US Dollar?

The AUD to USD rate today is 0.656 . That means that 1,000 Australian Dollar would be worth 656 US Dollar.

How to exchange Australian Dollar to US Dollar?

Exchange AUD to USD in person at a bank, currency exchange store or airport - or for a better exchange rate and to avoid standing in line in a physical store, use a digital service. Online currency exchange services are safe, intuitive and easy to use, to send payments internationally, or hold and exchange multiple currencies including AUD to USD.

How to send money to United States?

If you want to send money from Australia - or anywhere else in the world - to United States, you'll be able to do so through your bank or an online specialist service like Wise. Specialist international money transfer services can often offer better exchange rates and lower overall costs for payments to United States - plus, you'll be able to get everything arranged with just your laptop or phone.

What is the Mid-Market Rate?

The mid-market exchange rate is the rate that banks and currency exchange services get when they buy and sell currencies like US Dollar and Australian Dollar on wholesale markets. It's an important benchmark you can use to measure whether the exchange rate you're offered by a bank or exchange service is fair.

Usually banks and exchange services add a percentage margin - known as a markup - to the exchange rate they get themselves. But this markup can vary a lot, and in some cases pushes up the cost of currency exchange significantly. Learning about the mid-market rate and monitoring it can mean you get a better deal when you exchange currencies.

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