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,
or simply keeping an eye on the NZD to USD exchange rate, our expert team is here to help. Experience a seamless NZDUSD transfer that is fast, secure, and cost-effective. With real-time rates, transparent fees, and tailored support, we help you navigate currency markets with confidence.
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.
All Day All OPEC Meetings
10:45am NZD Building Consents m/m
Actual -0.90% Previous 7.30%
12:50pm JPY Capital Spending q/y
Forecast 5.90% Previous 7.60%
1:00pm AUD MI Inflation Gauge m/m
Previous 0.30%
1:30pm AUD ANZ Job Advertisements m/m
Previous -2.20%
1:30pm AUD Company Operating Profits q/q
Forecast 1.70% Previous -2.40%
1:30pm JPY Final Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 48.8 Previous 48.8
2:05pm JPY BOJ Gov Ueda Speaks
2:45pm CNY RatingDog Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 50.5 Previous 50.6
5:00pm EUR German Buba President Nagel Speaks
6:30pm AUD Commodity Prices y/y
Previous -1.30%
8:30pm CHF Retail Sales y/y
Forecast 1.20% Previous 1.50%
9:15pm EUR Spanish Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 52.3 Previous 52.1
9:30pm CHF Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 49 Previous 48.2
9:45pm EUR Italian Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 50.1 Previous 49.9
9:50pm EUR French Final Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 47.8 Previous 47.8
9:55pm EUR German Final Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 48.4 Previous 48.4
10:00pm EUR Final Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 49.8 Previous 49.7
10:30pm GBP Final Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 50.2 Previous 50.2
10:30pm GBP M4 Money Supply m/m
Forecast 0.40% Previous 0.60%
10:30pm GBP Mortgage Approvals
Forecast 64K Previous 66K
10:30pm GBP Net Lending to Individuals m/m
Forecast 6.4B Previous 7.0B
3:30am CAD Manufacturing PMI
Previous 49.6
3:45am USD Final Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 51.9 Previous 51.9
4:00am USD ISM Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 49 Previous 48.7
4:00am USD ISM Manufacturing Prices
Forecast 59.5 Previous 58
4:30am GBP MPC Member Dhingra Speaks
10:10am NZD RBNZ Gov Breman Speaks
10:45am NZD Overseas Trade Index q/q
Forecast 0.30% Previous 4.10%
12:50pm JPY Monetary Base y/y
Forecast -8.50% Previous -7.80%
1:01pm GBP BRC Shop Price Index y/y
Forecast 1.10% Previous 1.00%
1:30pm AUD Building Approvals m/m
Forecast -4.80% Previous 12.00%
1:30pm AUD Current Account
Forecast -13.4B Previous -13.7B
2:00pm USD Fed Chair Powell Speaks
4:35pm JPY 10-y Bond Auction
Previous 1.66|3.0
6:00pm JPY Consumer Confidence
Forecast 36.3 Previous 35.8
8:00pm GBP BOE Financial Stability Report
8:00pm GBP FPC Meeting Minutes
8:00pm GBP FPC Statement
8:00pm GBP Nationwide HPI m/m
Forecast 0.00% Previous 0.30%
8:45pm EUR French Gov Budget Balance
Previous -155.4B
9:00pm EUR Spanish Unemployment Change
Forecast 17.1K Previous 22.1K
10:00pm EUR Italian Monthly Unemployment Rate
Forecast 6.10% Previous 6.10%
11:00pm EUR Core CPI Flash Estimate y/y
Forecast 2.40% Previous 2.40%
11:00pm EUR CPI Flash Estimate y/y
Forecast 2.10% Previous 2.10%
11:00pm EUR Unemployment Rate
Forecast 6.30% Previous 6.30%
4:00am USD FOMC Member Bowman Speaks
Tentative USD RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism
Forecast 44.2 Previous 43.9
All Day USD Wards Total Vehicle Sales
Forecast 15.4M Previous 15.3M
Tentative NZD GDT Price Index
Forecast -3.00%
10:30am USD API Weekly Statistical Bulletin
1:00pm NZD ANZ Commodity Prices m/m
Previous -0.30%
1:30pm AUD GDP q/q
Forecast 0.70% Previous 0.60%
2:45pm CNY RatingDog Services PMI
Forecast 51.9 Previous 52.6
8:30pm CHF CPI m/m
Forecast -0.20% Previous -0.30%
9:15pm EUR Spanish Services PMI
Forecast 56.3 Previous 56.6
9:45pm EUR Italian Services PMI
Forecast 54 Previous 54
9:50pm EUR French Final Services PMI
Forecast 50.8 Previous 50.8
9:55pm EUR German Final Services PMI
Forecast 52.7 Previous 52.7
10:00pm EUR Final Services PMI
Forecast 53.1 Previous 53.1
10:30pm GBP Final Services PMI
Forecast 50.5 Previous 50.5
11:00pm EUR PPI m/m
Forecast 0.20% Previous -0.10%
2:15am USD ADP Non-Farm Employment Change
Forecast 19K Previous 42K
2:30am CAD Labor Productivity q/q
Previous -1.00%
2:30am EUR ECB President Lagarde Speaks
2:30am USD Import Prices m/m
Forecast 0.10% Previous 0.30%
3:15am USD Capacity Utilization Rate
Forecast 77.30% Previous 77.40%
3:15am USD Industrial Production m/m
Forecast 0.10% Previous 0.10%
3:45am USD Final Services PMI
Forecast 55 Previous 55
4:00am USD ISM Services PMI
Forecast 52 Previous 52.4
4:30am EUR ECB President Lagarde Speaks
4:30am USD Crude Oil Inventories
Previous 2.8M
6:00am GBP MPC Member Mann Speaks
1:30pm AUD Goods Trade Balance
Forecast 4.42B Previous 3.94B
1:30pm AUD Household Spending m/m
Forecast 0.60% Previous 0.20%
4:35pm JPY 30-y Bond Auction
Previous 3.17|3.1
9:00pm CHF Unemployment Rate
Forecast 3.00% Previous 3.00%
10:30pm GBP Construction PMI
Forecast 44.3 Previous 44.1
11:00pm EUR Retail Sales m/m
Forecast 0.00% Previous -0.10%
Tentative EUR Spanish 10-y Bond Auction
Tentative EUR French 10-y Bond Auction
Previous 3.43|2.1
1:30am USD Challenger Job Cuts y/y
Previous 175.30%
1:45am GBP MPC Member Mann Speaks
2:30am USD Unemployment Claims
Forecast 220K Previous 216K
4:00am CAD Ivey PMI
Forecast 53.6 Previous 52.4
4:30am USD Natural Gas Storage
Previous -11B
6:00am USD FOMC Member Bowman Speaks
12:30pm JPY Household Spending y/y
Forecast 1.10% Previous 1.80%
6:00pm JPY Leading Indicators
Forecast 109.40% Previous 108.00%
8:00pm EUR German Factory Orders m/m
Forecast 0.40% Previous 1.10%
8:00pm GBP Halifax HPI m/m
Forecast 0.40% Previous 0.60%
8:45pm EUR French Industrial Production m/m
Forecast -0.10% Previous 0.80%
8:45pm EUR French Trade Balance
Previous -6.6B
9:00pm CHF Foreign Currency Reserves
Previous 725B
10:00pm EUR Italian Retail Sales m/m
Previous -0.50%
11:00pm EUR Final Employment Change q/q
Forecast 0.10% Previous 0.10%
11:00pm EUR Revised GDP q/q
Forecast 0.20% Previous 0.20%
2:30am CAD Employment Change
Forecast -7.6K Previous 66.6K
2:30am CAD Unemployment Rate
Forecast 7.00% Previous 6.90%
4:00am USD Core PCE Price Index m/m
Forecast 0.20% Previous 0.20%
4:00am USD Prelim UoM Consumer Sentiment
Forecast 52 Previous 51
4:00am USD Prelim UoM Inflation Expectations
Previous 4.50%
4:00am USD Personal Income m/m
Forecast 0.30% Previous 0.40%
4:00am USD Personal Spending m/m
Forecast 0.30% Previous 0.60%
9:00am USD Consumer Credit m/m
Forecast 14.4B Previous 13.1B
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