What is an AUD/USD pair?

The AUD/USD pair is the abbreviated term for the Australian dollar and the US dollar, nicknamed Aussie or the Aussie dollar. Before we get into the particulars, what exactly does the term AUD/USD mean? The exchange rate tells you how many US dollars (quote currency) are required to purchase one Australian dollar (base currency).

What is AUD/USD (Australian dollar - US dollar)?

Note: Low and High figures are for the trading day. AUD/USD (Australian Dollar - US Dollar) is one of the most frequently-traded currency pairs in the world. The AUD/USD rate, as shown in the real-time price chart, tells traders how many US Dollars are needed to buy a single Australian Dollar.

When did AUD become a currency?

It was first introduced in 1966, replacing the Australian pound. At the time, it was pegged to the British pound at a rate of $2 to £1. After abandoning this peg and moving to the U.S. dollar in 1967, it eventually moved to become a free-floating (not pegged) currency in 1983. What Determines the AUD/USD Exchange Rate?

What factors determine the AUD/USD exchange rate?

There are two main factors that determine the AUD/USD exchange rate: The Reserve Bank of Australia and Federal Reserve control the supply of money in the market to keep the economy on track. A dovish policy, also known as expansionary policy, weakens the currency as the monetary supply increases.