Exchange Rate
0.70317
Daily Change
0.0011 0.16%
Monthly
0.28%
Yearly
7.97%
Q4 Forecast
0.70662
Australian Dollar - Summary

The Australian dollar held above $0.70, staying near a four-week high as hawkish commentary from the central bank boosted expectations of another interest rate hike. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said tighter monetary policy was working, but warned that the inflation outlook remained “materially worse” partly due to elevated oil prices. He emphasized the need to keep inflation expectations anchored ahead of the RBA’s November 3 meeting, where policymakers will consider a fifth rate hike this year. Markets subsequently doubled the chance of a quarter-point hike in November to 64%. Attention now turns to third-quarter inflation data due next week, with core inflation expected to rise 1.0% quarter-on-quarter, up from 0.9% previously. Annual core inflation is also projected to remain at 3.5%, well above the RBA’s 2%-3% target range. Meanwhile, a technology-led global equity selloff over concerns about heavy AI investments weighed on risk-sensitive currencies such as the Aussie.

Australian Dollar - Stats

The AUD/USD exchange rate rose to 0.7032 on October 23, 2026, up 0.16% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Australian Dollar has strengthened 0.28%, and is up by 7.97% over the last 12 months. Historically, the Australian Dollar reached an all time high of 1.49 in December of 1973. Australian Dollar - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on October 24 of 2026.

Australian Dollar - Forecast

The AUD/USD exchange rate rose to 0.7032 on October 23, 2026, up 0.16% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Australian Dollar has strengthened 0.28%, and is up by 7.97% over the last 12 months. The Australian Dollar is expected to trade at 0.71 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 0.72 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
AUDUSD 0.7032 0.0011 0.16% 7.97% Oct/23
EURAUD 1.5926 -0.0049 -0.31% -10.80% Oct/23
GBPAUD 1.9018 -0.0070 -0.36% -6.95% Oct/23
AUDNZD 1.2343 -0.0006 -0.05% 8.96% Oct/23
AUDJPY 110.3225 0.2640 0.24% 10.83% Oct/23
AUDCNY 4.6916 0.0070 0.15% 1.10% Oct/23
AUDCHF 0.5801 0.0041 0.72% 11.94% Oct/23
AUDCAD 0.9850 0.0015 0.15% 8.08% Oct/23
AUDMXN 13.0918 -0.0491 -0.37% 8.92% Oct/23
AUDINR 66.9623 0.4804 0.72% 17.08% Oct/23
AUDBRL 3.4927 -0.0487 -1.38% -0.36% Oct/23
AUDRUB 56.3956 -1.1007 -1.91% 8.58% Oct/23
AUDKRW 929.5116 -1.0222 -0.11% -0.82% Oct/23
AUDIDR 12,700.2190 9.6227 0.08% 17.42% Oct/23
AUDARS 1,073.7794 1.4292 0.13% 10.49% Oct/23
AUDCZK 15.2223 0.0272 0.18% 11.45% Oct/23
AUDDKK 4.6843 0.0057 0.12% 11.97% Oct/23
AUDHUF 228.7227 -0.3128 -0.14% 4.84% Oct/23
AUDMYR 2.8640 -0.0022 -0.08% 4.11% Oct/23
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Inflation Rate 3.70 3.40 percent Sep 2026
Australia Inflation Rate 4.00 3.50 percent Aug 2026
Australia Interest Rate 4.60 4.35 percent Sep 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 4.00 3.75 percent Sep 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.20 4.10 percent Sep 2026
Australia Unemployment Rate 4.70 4.70 percent Sep 2026

Australian Dollar
The AUDUSD spot exchange rate specifies how much one currency, the AUD, is currently worth in terms of the other, the USD. While the AUDUSD spot exchange rate is quoted and exchanged in the same day, the AUDUSD forward rate is quoted today but for delivery and payment on a specific future date.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.70 0.70 1.49 0.48 1971 - 2026 Daily

News Stream
Australian Dollar Hits 4-week High
AUDUSD increased to 0.70, the highest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Australian Dollar US Dollar gained 0.29%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 7.98%.
2026-10-23
Australian Dollar Holds Near 1-Month Top
The Australian dollar held above $0.70, staying near a four-week high as hawkish commentary from the central bank boosted expectations of another interest rate hike. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said tighter monetary policy was working, but warned that the inflation outlook remained “materially worse” partly due to elevated oil prices. He emphasized the need to keep inflation expectations anchored ahead of the RBA’s November 3 meeting, where policymakers will consider a fifth rate hike this year. Markets subsequently doubled the chance of a quarter-point hike in November to 64%. Attention now turns to third-quarter inflation data due next week, with core inflation expected to rise 1.0% quarter-on-quarter, up from 0.9% previously. Annual core inflation is also projected to remain at 3.5%, well above the RBA’s 2%-3% target range. Meanwhile, a technology-led global equity selloff over concerns about heavy AI investments weighed on risk-sensitive currencies such as the Aussie.
2026-10-21
Australian Dollar Holds Firm
The Australian dollar held its recent gains near $0.70, remaining above multi-month lows as investors awaited further clues on the policy outlook. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser is due to speak on Wednesday, which could provide insight into the prospects for a fifth rate hike this year. An RBA official recently noted that the labor market may be cooling faster than anticipated, though the next inflation report on October 28 remains key to the policy outlook. Core inflation is expected to rise by 0.9–1.0% in the third quarter, potentially lifting the annual rate to 3.5–3.6%, above the RBA’s 2–3% target and its 3.3% forecast. Governor Michele Bullock and other officials will also face lawmakers that day, offering an opportunity to address the latest figures. Markets now price in roughly a one-in-three chance of a November hike, rising to 56% for December. Elsewhere, the Aussie also drew support from a broadly weaker euro as political concerns in France weighed on the single currency.
2026-10-20