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1 AUD = 0.645 USD as of 2026-05-17. AUD-USD ("Aussie") is one of the world's most-traded forex pairs and a key risk-on/risk-off barometer. Used by Australian exporters (iron ore, LNG, coal trade with China and Japan), Australian businesses paying US invoices, US-based businesses operating in Australia, and forex traders. AUD has weakened ~15% against USD over 5 years as the China commodity boom moderated and the Fed-RBA rate differential widened in favor of USD.
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Rate as of 2026-05-17AUD → USD Converter
A$
🇦🇺 A$1.00 = 🇺🇸
$0.65
Rate: 1 AUD = 0.6450 USD
Common conversions
| 🇦🇺 AUD | 🇺🇸 USD |
|---|---|
| A$1.00 | $0.65 |
| A$10.00 | $6.45 |
| A$100.00 | $64.50 |
| A$500.00 | $322.50 |
| A$1,000.00 | $645.00 |
| A$5,000.00 | $3,225.00 |
| A$10,000.00 | $6,450.00 |
| A$50,000.00 | $32,250.00 |
| A$100,000.00 | $64,500.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 2026-05-17 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend
AUD trend over time.
Today
0.645
1 AUD = USD
1 year ago
0.658
↓ 2.0% in 12 months
5 years ago
0.762
↓ 15.4% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
AUD to USD FAQ.
Why is AUD-USD a key "risk barometer"?
AUD is highly correlated with global risk appetite for several structural reasons: (1) Australia's commodity-export economy is leveraged to China demand and global growth, (2) the AUD high-carry trade has historically attracted yield-seeking flows during risk-on periods, (3) the deep AUD forex liquidity makes it a preferred risk-asset proxy for institutional traders. When markets sell off, AUD typically weakens; when markets rally, AUD strengthens. This makes AUD-USD a leading indicator that traders watch closely.
AUD to USD for Australian businesses — best method?
For commercial USD invoice payment ($50K-$5M): OFX, WorldFirst, Convera, and bank corporate FX desks (CBA, NAB, ANZ, Westpac) offer competitive rates with 0.3-0.8% effective spread above mid-market. For larger amounts ($5M+): use a forward contract to lock in the rate 3-12 months out — this is standard practice for Australian exporters with predictable USD receivables. Avoid retail bank counters which apply 2-3% spreads.
AUD-USD outlook — RBA vs Fed?
RBA cut its policy rate from 4.35% to 3.85% in 2024-2025; Fed cut from 5.5% to 4.0% over the same period. The narrowing rate differential should support AUD recovery, but China commodity demand remains the dominant driver. Most institutional forecasts for 2026 are 0.62-0.68 range with bias toward gradual AUD appreciation if Chinese fiscal stimulus accelerates. Long-term anchor: PPP-fair-value estimates put AUD-USD around 0.72-0.75.
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