AUD to USD Transfer

Whether you're sending funds for business, family, investment, or relocation, Direct FX gives you the edge on your AUD to USD transfers. With better rates, lower fees, and real-time insights, we make international money transfers simple and smart. Contact Us for your free AUDUSD quote today or speak to one of our FX specialists to see how much you could save with Direct FX.

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1 NZD buys:
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1 AUD buys:
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USD
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CAD
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GBP
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EUR
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CHF
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1 USD buys:
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NZD
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AUD
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CAD
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EUR
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Please note that all rates shown are midpoint indicative rates.

AUD/USD Transfer

AUD to USD Transfers with Direct FX – Fast, Trusted & Transparent

Looking to make an AUD to USD transfer or convert funds from the United States to Australia? At Direct FX, we make AUD/USD transfers simple, secure, and cost-effective. Whether you’re paying for international invoices, buying property, sending money to family, or investing overseas,

we offer competitive exchange rates, low fees, and personalised service. Get more from your AUDUSD transfer with Direct FX – where your money moves smarter.

AUD to USD: Key Trends & Why It Matters

The Australian Dollar to US Dollar (AUD/USD) exchange rate is one of the most actively traded currency pairs in the world. This pair reflects not only the strength of the Australian and US economies, but also global risk sentiment, commodity price trends, and monetary policy decisions. Whether you're an individual making personal transfers or a business operating internationally, the AUD to USD rate can significantly influence your financial decisions.

The AUD/USD exchange rate has experienced significant shifts over the past two decades, trading within a broad range from 0.60 to 1.10 USD, depending on global conditions.

Why AUD to USD Transfers Matter for Personal and Business purposes

For Personal: If you're sending money to family in the US, paying tuition, or managing finances across countries, even a small shift in the AUD to USD transfer rate can make a big difference. Getting a better rate on a $10,000 transfer can mean hundreds of dollars saved or lost. Direct FX helps individuals move money across borders with confidence—offering fast service, excellent rates, and helpful market timing tools to get the most from every audusd transfer.

For Business: The United States is one of Australia’s largest trade partners. Businesses dealing in imports, exports, or USD-denominated invoices are exposed to currency fluctuations that can impact profit margins and operational costs.Direct FX works closely with businesses to provide forward contracts, spot transfers, and FX risk management tools—ensuring your international transactions are both efficient and protected.

Economic calendar

Weekly calendar of economic releases

Monday

18th August

No Releases.

Tuesday

19th August

No Releases.

Wednesday

20th August

12:30am CAD CPI m/m
Forecast 0.40% Previous 0.10%
12:30am CAD
Median CPI y/y
Forecast 3.10% Previous 3.10%
12:30am CAD
Trimmed CPI y/y
Forecast 3.00% Previous 3.00%
12:30am CAD
Common CPI y/y
Forecast 2.70% Previous 2.60%
1:00pm CNY
1-y Loan Prime Rate
Forecast 3.00% Previous 3.00%
1:00pm CNY
5-y Loan Prime Rate
Forecast 3.50% Previous 3.50%
2:00pm NZD
Official Cash Rate
Forecast 3.00% Previous 3.25%
2:00pm NZD
RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement
2:00pm NZD
RBNZ Rate Statement
3:00pm NZD
RBNZ Press Conference
6:00pm GBP
CPI y/y
Forecast 3.70% Previous 3.60%

Thursday

21st August

3:00am USD FOMC Member Waller Speaks
6:00am USD
FOMC Meeting Minutes
7:15pm EUR
French Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 48.5 Previous 48.2
7:15pm EUR French Flash Services PMI
Forecast 48.6 Previous 48.5
7:30pm EUR German Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 48.8 Previous 49.1
7:30pm EUR German Flash Services PMI
Forecast 50.5 Previous 50.6
8:00pm EUR Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 49.6 Previous 49.8
8:00pm EUR Flash Services PMI
Forecast 50.8 Previous 51
8:30pm GBP Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 48.2 Previous 48
8:30pm GBP Flash Services PMI
Forecast 51.9 Previous 51.8

Friday

22nd August

12:30am USD Unemployment Claims
Forecast 227K Previous 224K
12:30am USD
Philly Fed Manufacturing Index
Forecast 5.9 Previous 15.9
1:45am USD
Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 49.9 Previous 49.8
1:45am USD
Flash Services PMI
Forecast 53.3 Previous 55.7
2:00am USD
Existing Home Sales
Forecast 3.92M Previous 3.93M
Day 1
All Jackson Hole Symposium
6:00pm GBP
Retail Sales m/m
Forecast 0.50% Previous 0.90%

Saturday

23rd August

12:30am CAD Core Retail Sales m/m
Forecast 0.80% Previous -0.20%
12:30am CAD Retail Sales m/m
Forecast 1.00% Previous -1.10%
2:00am USD Fed Chair Powell Speaks
Day 2 All
Jackson Hole Symposium

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