Exchange Rate in Australia
The Australian dollar experienced notable fluctuations over the last decade, but has generally been on an appreciatory trend against the U.S. dollar. Overall, the Australian dollar's movement reflected the country's strong ties to global commodity markets and domestic interest rates relative to those in the U.S. The exchange rate in Australia ended 2022 at AUD 0.68 per USD, compared to the end-2021 rate of AUD 0.73 per USD and the rate a decade earlier of AUD 0.89 per USD. For more exchange rate information, visit our dedicated page.
Australia Exchange Rate Chart
Note: This chart displays Exchange Rate (vs USD) for Australia from 2024 to 2017.
Source: Macrobond.
Australia Exchange Rate Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate (USD per AUD, eop) | 0.77 | 0.73 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.62 |
| Exchange Rate (USD per AUD, aop) | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.66 |
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