Whether you're sending money once or making regular international payments, Direct FX offers bank-beating rates, low fees, and personal service. Track the latest NZD to USD trends, get notified when the rate moves in your favour on the Direct FX app, or speak to our experts about your next NZDUSD transfer. Contact Us for a free quote and take control of your foreign currency exchange with confidence.
Please note that all rates shown are midpoint indicative rates.
Looking to make an NZD to USD transfer or convert USD to NZD at competitive rates? At Direct FX, we specialise in seamless NZD/USD transfers for individuals and businesses across New Zealand, Australia, and a number of global countries. Whether you're sending money overseas, managing international payments,
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The New Zealand Dollar to US Dollar (NZD/USD) exchange rate is one of the most widely traded currency pairs in the Pacific region. Often influenced by global economic trends, commodity prices, interest rate differentials, and investor sentiment, this pair plays a pivotal role in international trade and cross-border financial transactions.
Historically, the NZD to USD exchange rate has been volatile, reflecting the small, open nature of New Zealand’s economy and its exposure to global market fluctuations. Over the past two decades, the NZD/USD has typically traded within a range of 0.48 to 0.88, with key highs and lows driven by macroeconomic events
For Individuals: Whether you're planning to move overseas, pay for overseas tuition, buy property abroad, or support family living in the US or New Zealand, the NZD to USD transfer rate can significantly affect the value of your transaction. A small difference in the exchange rate can equate to hundreds or thousands of dollars gained or lost.Direct FX helps individuals lock in favourable rates and avoid excessive bank fees, making personal transfers both efficient and cost-effective.
For Businesses: Importers and exporters are especially vulnerable to exchange rate fluctuations. A New Zealand company importing from the US, for example, may face higher costs if the NZD weakens. On the flip side, exporters benefit from a weaker NZD, as their goods become more competitive in the US market. Hedging strategies, forward contracts, and expert guidance from Direct FX can help businesses manage risk, protect margins, and plan confidently.
10:45am NZD Trade Balance
Forecast 250M Previous 800M
All Day JPY Bank Holiday
11:01am GBP Rightmove HPI m/m
Previous -0.60%
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%
6:00pm EUR German PPI m/m
Forecast -0.20% Previous 0.30%
Tentative CNY Foreign Direct Investment ytd/y
Previous -8.60%
12:30am CAD CPI m/m
Forecast -0.20% Previous 1.00%
12:30am CAD Median CPI y/y
Forecast 2.10% Previous 2.10%
12:30am CAD Trimmed CPI y/y
Forecast 2.00% Previous 2.00%
12:30am CAD Common CPI y/y
Forecast 2.50% Previous 2.70%
12:30am CAD Core CPI m/m
Previous 0.60%
2:00am USD CB Leading Index m/m
Forecast -0.10% Previous 0.10%
10:45am NZD CPI q/q
Forecast 1.50% Previous 0.90%
6:00pm GBP Claimant Count Change
Forecast 28.3K Previous 31.2K
6:00pm GBP Average Earnings Index 3m/y
Forecast 4.50% Previous 4.40%
6:00pm GBP Public Sector Net Borrowing
Forecast 18.2B Previous 23.3B
6:00pm GBP Unemployment Rate
Forecast 4.90% Previous 4.90%
9:00pm EUR ZEW Economic Sentiment
Forecast 11.5 Previous 9.5
9:00pm EUR German ZEW Economic Sentiment
Forecast 15.7 Previous 10.5
11:30pm EUR German Buba President Nagel Speaks
12:15am USD ADP Weekly Employment Change
Previous 19.8K
Tentative NZD GDT Price Index
Previous -4.90%
8:30am USD API Weekly Statistical Bulletin
11:50am JPY Trade Balance
Forecast -0.54T Previous -0.09T
12:30pm AUD MI Leading Index m/m
Previous 0.00%
3:00pm NZD Credit Card Spending y/y
Previous 5.10%
6:00pm GBP CPI y/y
Forecast 2.70% Previous 2.80%
6:00pm GBP Core CPI y/y
Forecast 2.50% Previous 2.60%
6:00pm GBP PPI Input m/m
Forecast -0.60% Previous 0.20%
6:00pm GBP PPI Output m/m
Forecast -0.30% Previous 0.50%
6:00pm GBP RPI y/y
Forecast 3.00% Previous 3.10%
8:30pm GBP HPI y/y
Forecast 3.90% Previous 3.80%
2:30am USD Crude Oil Inventories
Previous -1.7M
1:30pm AUD Employment Change
Forecast 15.2K Previous 40.3K
1:30pm AUD Unemployment Rate
Forecast 4.40% Previous 4.40%
10:00pm GBP CBI Industrial Order Expectations
Forecast -40 Previous -45
12:15am EUR Main Refinancing Rate
Forecast 2.40% Previous 2.40%
12:15am EUR Monetary Policy Statement
12:30am CAD Core Retail Sales m/m
Forecast 1.40% Previous 0.10%
12:30am CAD Retail Sales m/m
Forecast 1.00% Previous 0.50%
12:30am USD Unemployment Claims
Forecast 211K Previous 208K
12:45am EUR ECB Press Conference
1:00am CNY CB Leading Index m/m
Previous -0.10%
2:00am EUR Consumer Confidence
Forecast -17 Previous -18
2:30am USD Natural Gas Storage
Previous 41B
Tentative USD Treasury Currency Report
11:00am AUD Flash Manufacturing PMI
Previous 51.5
11:00am AUD Flash Services PMI
Previous 50.5
11:01am GBP GfK Consumer Confidence
Forecast -21 Previous -23
11:30am JPY National Core CPI y/y
Forecast 1.60% Previous 1.40%
12:30pm JPY Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 55 Previous 54.8
6:00pm EUR German GfK Consumer Climate
Forecast -28.5 Previous -29.2
6:00pm GBP Retail Sales m/m
Forecast -0.10% Previous 1.20%
7:15pm EUR French Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 51.2 Previous 51.2
7:15pm EUR French Flash Services PMI
Forecast 47.7 Previous 46.8
7:30pm EUR German Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 50.5 Previous 50.3
7:30pm EUR German Flash Services PMI
Forecast 49 Previous 48.6
8:00pm EUR Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 51.6 Previous 51.4
8:00pm EUR Flash Services PMI
Forecast 49.8 Previous 49.4
8:30pm GBP Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 52.1 Previous 52.5
8:30pm GBP Flash Services PMI
Forecast 49.4 Previous 48.8
12:30am CAD IPPI m/m
Forecast -0.40% Previous 1.20%
12:30am CAD NHPI m/m
Forecast -0.20% Previous -0.30%
12:30am CAD RMPI m/m
Forecast -2.70% Previous 0.70%
1:00am EUR Belgian NBB Business Climate
Forecast -10.2 Previous -12.4
1:45am USD Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 54.5 Previous 53.9
1:45am USD Flash Services PMI
Forecast 51.4 Previous 51.2
2:00am USD New Home Sales
Forecast 604K Previous 580K
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