AUD to USD Live Trading Room:
- About AUD/USD
- Key Market Drivers
- Live Exchange Rate and Chart
- Technical Analysis
- Regulated Brokers for Trading AUD/USD
About AUD/USD
AUD/USD — known as the "Aussie" — shows how many US Dollars are needed to purchase one Australian Dollar. It is among the most traded currency pairs globally, reflecting Australia's role as a major exporter of raw materials and its deep economic ties to China and broader Asia.
The Australian Dollar is a commodity currency: its value is closely correlated with the prices of Australia's key exports — iron ore, gold, coal, and agricultural products. The AUD/USD also tends to move in line with global risk sentiment, rising in risk-on environments and falling when investors seek safe-haven assets.
Assets that influence AUD/USD the most:
- Currencies: New Zealand Dollar and the Japanese Yen, plus broader USD pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD)
- Commodities: Gold, Iron Ore, and Natural Gas
- Bonds: GACGB10 (Australian Government Bonds 10-Year Yield) and T-NOTE 10Y (US 10-year Treasury)
- Indices: S&P/ASX 200 (Australian Securities Exchange)
Key Market Drivers
- Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) — Australian interest rate decisions and RBA communications directly drive AUD. The RBA Governor is Michele Bullock
- Federal Reserve — US rate decisions and FOMC guidance affect USD strength and the pair's direction
- Chinese economic data — Australia's largest trading partner. China's GDP growth, PMI, and commodity demand data move AUD significantly
- Commodity prices — Iron ore, gold, and natural gas prices correlate strongly with AUD/USD
- Australian economic data — CPI, employment, retail sales, and trade balance are key domestic AUD drivers
GDP growth data from both Australia and the US, and inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), are the most market-moving economic releases for this pair.
Key releases: RBA rate decisions (8 per year), Australian CPI (quarterly), Chinese PMI (monthly), US NFP (monthly). Track upcoming releases with our economic calendar.
Live AUD/USD Exchange Rate and Chart
AUD/USD charts update live. The pair sees high activity during the Asian session (00:00–08:00 GMT) when Australian and Chinese data releases hit the market, and during the London/New York overlap (13:00–16:00 GMT).
AUDUSD Chart by TradingView
Technical Analysis
AUD/USD trading signal from TradingView, based on 11 oscillators and 15 moving averages.
Technical Analysis for AUDUSD by TradingView
Regulated Brokers for Trading AUD/USD
Before trading AUD/USD, verify your broker holds a licence from a recognised authority. For ASIC-regulated brokers, see our ASIC regulated broker guide. Browse all reviewed brokers with our broker comparison tool.
Risk warning: AUD/USD is sensitive to commodity price swings and Asian economic data. Forex trading carries high risk of loss. Only trade with a regulated broker.