USD → 
AUD Rate as of2026-05-16 USD to AUD Converter.
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Current rate
1 USD = 1.55 AUD as of 2026-05-16. Major Pacific currency pair. US-Australia trade, US tourists to Australia, US students attending Australian universities (smaller cohort than Indian). The pair has been heavily oil/iron-ore driven over the past decade.
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Rate as of 2026-05-16USD → AUD Converter
$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇦🇺
A$1.55
Rate: 1 USD = 1.5500 AUD
Common conversions
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇦🇺 AUD |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | A$1.55 |
| $10.00 | A$15.50 |
| $100.00 | A$155.00 |
| $500.00 | A$775.00 |
| $1,000.00 | A$1,550.00 |
| $5,000.00 | A$7,750.00 |
| $10,000.00 | A$15,500.00 |
| $50,000.00 | A$77,500.00 |
| $100,000.00 | A$155,000.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 2026-05-16 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend
USD trend over time.
Today
1.55
1 USD = AUD
1 year ago
1.52
↑ 2.0% in 12 months
5 years ago
1.32
↑ 17.4% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
USD to AUD FAQ.
Why has the Aussie Dollar weakened against USD?
Iron ore prices peaked in 2021 and have weakened. RBA rate cuts have outpaced Fed cuts. China property crisis hurt Australian iron ore demand. The pair traded near 0.78 in 2021; now 0.65. Australian inflation has also been stickier than US, complicating RBA cuts.
How much USD is AUD 100,000?
At ~1.55 AUD per USD: AUD 100,000 ≈ USD 64,500. For property purchases or large investments in Australia, this is a meaningful conversion — even 1% spread = USD 645. Use Wise or OFX for tighter rates; bank wires charge 2-3%.
USD to AUD for buying Australian property as a US citizen?
Allowed but regulated under FIRB (Foreign Investment Review Board). US citizens typically need FIRB approval (~AUD 6,500 fee) for residential purchases. Many US buyers use Wise, OFX, or Convera for the actual currency conversion at much better rates than banks. Australian banks (CBA, ANZ) sometimes lend up to 70% LTV to US buyers with proven income.
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