Australian dollars to United States dollars exchange rate API
1 AUD = 0.7033 USD
Convert AUD to USD at the mid-market exchange rate. Access real-time rates via our /api/rate endpoint (free API key required) or the developer docs.
Exchange Rate Trend
AUD to USD Conversion Table
Convert AUD to USD
| AUD | USD |
|---|---|
| A$1 | $0.70 |
| A$5 | $3.52 |
| A$10 | $7.03 |
| A$25 | $17.58 |
| A$50 | $35.16 |
| A$100 | $70.33 |
| A$500 | $351.63 |
| A$1,000 | $703.25 |
| A$5,000 | $3,516.25 |
| A$10,000 | $7,032.50 |
Convert USD to AUD
| USD | AUD |
|---|---|
| $1 | A$1.422 |
| $5 | A$7.1098 |
| $10 | A$14.2197 |
| $25 | A$35.5492 |
| $50 | A$71.0985 |
| $100 | A$142.1969 |
| $500 | A$710.9847 |
| $1,000 | A$1,421.9694 |
| $5,000 | A$7,109.8471 |
| $10,000 | A$14,219.6943 |
About the Australian Dollar (AUD)
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is a commodity currency closely tied to exports of iron ore, coal, and natural gas. It is the fifth most traded currency and is managed by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Key Factors That Influence AUD
- Commodity prices (iron ore, coal)
- China's economic performance
- RBA interest rate decisions
- Australian employment data
- Global risk sentiment
About the US Dollar (USD)
The United States Dollar (USD) is the world's primary reserve currency and the most traded currency globally. It is issued by the Federal Reserve and is used as the benchmark for commodities like oil and gold.
Key Factors That Influence USD
- Federal Reserve interest rate decisions
- US employment data and GDP growth
- Inflation rates (CPI)
- Global risk sentiment and safe-haven demand
- Trade balance and current account
Understanding the AUD/USD Exchange Rate
The AUD/USD exchange rate tells you how many United States dollars you get for 1 Australian Dollar. This is the mid-market rate — the real exchange rate without any markup. It's the same rate used by Google Finance.
AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free REST API, updated every 60 seconds from institutional foreign exchange market data. Integrate live AUD/USD rates into your app with our official SDKs for JavaScript, Python, PHP, and React.
The exchange rate between AUD and USD fluctuates based on supply and demand in the foreign exchange market. Economic data releases, central bank announcements, and geopolitical events can all cause significant movements in the rate.
Currency converter API for AUD to USD
The rate above comes from the AllRatesToday API. Each call below is one HTTP request that returns JSON for AUD/USD.
The live rate needs a free API key, no card required. The ECB example below needs no key at all.
Get a free API key Already registered? Copy your key from the dashboard.Live mid-market rate
The number shown on this page, refreshed every 60 seconds across 163 currencies. Use it for pricing, checkout and anything a customer sees.
curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=AUD&target=USD" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"Response (live, when this page was generated):
[
{
"rate": 0.70325,
"source": "AUD",
"target": "USD",
"time": "2026-10-27T13:08:01+0000"
}
]Several targets in one call return one row per pair:
curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=AUD&target=USD,EUR,GBP" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"No key: ECB reference rate
AUD and USD are both in the European Central Bank's daily table, so you can start without registering. Keyless, browser-safe (CORS), free for commercial use with a link back. It updates once a day, not every minute.
curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/compat/frankfurter/latest?from=AUD&to=USD"Response (today's table):
{
"amount": 1,
"base": "AUD",
"date": "2026-10-26",
"rates": { "USD": 0.70245495 },
"source": "European Central Bank reference rates, served by AllRatesToday",
"attribution": "https://allratestoday.com/migrate/",
"free_key": "…"
}Keyless API docs · Migrating from Frankfurter or exchangerate.host
Official central bank rate
The rate a named institution published for a date, from 122 central banks and 4 tax authorities. It never changes after publication, which is what tax filings, customs and audits require.
curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/central-bank/fed/latest?source=AUD&target=USD" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"US Federal Reserve (H.10): live example responses · All 126 sources · Endpoint reference
- Historical (paid plans):
?time=YYYY-MM-DDfor one past day, or/api/historical-ratesfor a range. - Four formats: add
?format=csv,xmlorxlsxto get a file instead of JSON.
Official SDKs
npm install @allratestoday/sdk · pip install allratestoday · composer require allratestoday/sdk
For AI agents
An MCP server — @allratestoday/mcp-server — lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients pull these rates directly, no glue code.
Free tier
No credit card, no trial expiry. Paid plans start at €4.99/month for 5,000 requests a month.
Which one do you need? If a regulator, tax authority or auditor names the source, use the official rate — the two can differ by several percent on the same day. For everything a customer sees, use the mid-market rate. On weekends and holidays the official endpoints return the most recent published date, which is the figure compliance rules expect you to apply.
Official AUD and USD Central Bank Rates
The rate on this page is the live mid-market rate. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by the central bank instead. AllRatesToday also serves published central-bank rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.
Reserve Bank of Australia official rates → US Federal Reserve (H.10) official rates → All central banks →
How AUD/USD Exchange Rates Work
Exchange rates are determined by supply and demand in the global foreign exchange (forex) market, the largest financial market in the world with over $6 trillion traded daily.
Floating vs Fixed Rates: Most major currencies like AUD and USD have floating exchange rates, meaning their value is determined by market forces. Some currencies are pegged to another currency (usually USD) at a fixed rate.
Bid and Ask Prices: In forex markets, currencies are quoted with a bid price (what buyers pay) and ask price (what sellers receive). The mid-market rate shown on this page is the midpoint between these two prices.
Rate Fluctuations: The AUD/USD rate can change every second during trading hours. Major economic announcements, interest rate decisions, and geopolitical events can cause significant moves in either direction.
Frequently Asked Questions About AUD/USD
How do I convert AUD to USD?
To convert AUD to USD: (1) Use the calculator above to see the live mid-market rate. (2) For programmatic access, call our API: GET /api/v1/rates?source=AUD&target=USD. Current rate: 1 AUD = 0.7033 USD. Get your free API key at allratestoday.com/register.
What is 1 AUD in USD today?
1 AUD equals 0.7033 USD as of today. This is the mid-market exchange rate, which is the real rate without any bank markup. Rates fluctuate constantly based on market conditions, so check back regularly for updates.
Is the AUD going up or down against USD today?
The AUD/USD exchange rate fluctuates throughout the day based on market conditions. Today's rate is 1 AUD = 0.7033 USD. Check our historical chart above to see the trend over the past day, week, month, or year to understand whether AUD is strengthening or weakening against USD.
What is the best time to buy USD with AUD?
The best time to exchange AUD to USD depends on market conditions. Generally, rates tend to be more favorable during overlapping trading hours between major financial centers (London, New York, Tokyo). Avoid exchanging during weekends or bank holidays when spreads may be wider. Use our historical chart to identify trends and consider setting up rate alerts.
Why is AUD falling or rising against USD?
Exchange rates between AUD and USD are influenced by: interest rate differentials between central banks, inflation rates, GDP and economic growth data, trade balances, political stability, and global market sentiment. Major announcements from the Federal Reserve, ECB, or other central banks can cause significant short-term movements in the AUD/USD rate.
How can I get AUD/USD rates in my app?
Use the AllRatesToday API: (1) Register for a free API key at allratestoday.com/register. (2) Call GET /api/v1/rates?source=AUD&target=USD with your Bearer token. (3) Rates update every 60 seconds from institutional foreign exchange market data. (4) Install our official SDK for JavaScript (npm), Python (PyPI), or PHP (Packagist) for even faster integration.
What is the mid-market rate for AUD/USD?
The mid-market rate (also called the interbank rate) is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. The current mid-market rate is 1 AUD = 0.7033 USD. This is the "real" exchange rate without any bank markup. AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free API, sourced from institutional foreign exchange market data.
Other AUD conversions
Building AUD/USD into software?
These rates come from the AllRatesToday API. If you need them in an application rather than on a page, these are the places to start:
- Choosing an exchange rate API — what to check before you commit to one, and how the free tiers really compare.
- Free currency API — the ten free exchange rate APIs worth using in 2026, with limits and update frequency.
- Free forex APIs compared — coverage, rate limits and update frequency side by side.
- Exchange rates in Google Sheets — pulling live AUD rates into a spreadsheet.
- Official central bank rates — the published rates tax filings, customs and audits require, from 122 central banks.
- API documentation — endpoints, authentication and code samples.
Packages and open data
- JavaScript: @allratestoday/sdk on npm — live AUD/USD rates, conversion and official central-bank tables.
- Python: allratestoday on PyPI · PHP: allratestoday/sdk on Packagist · Go: allratestoday-go · Rust: allratestoday on crates.io.
- Reserve Bank of Australia rates for AUD: rba-exchange-rate on npm · source on GitHub · docs.
- US Federal Reserve (H.10) rates for USD: fed-exchange-rate on npm · source on GitHub · docs.
- Open dataset of official central-bank rates, refreshed daily: Hugging Face · Kaggle · GitHub (JSON and CSV).
- AI agents: hosted MCP server and @allratestoday/mcp-server on npm.
- All code: AllRates-Today on GitHub · SDK docs.