Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - Australian Dollar remains under pressure amid China trade concerns, as ongoing uncertainty impacts economic prospects. Recent Reserve Bank of Australia minutes suggest fluctuating interest rate strategies, reflecting adaptability to economic challenges. Market sentiment shifts as investors assess risk appetite, driven by U.S. economic data and geopolitical tensions affecting global currency markets.
| 1 $ = | Start | 05/27/2026 | Change | |
| Last 24 hours | 1.3954 A$ | ⇨ | 1.4022 A$ | +0.49% |
| Last week | 1.4026 A$ | ⇨ | 1.4022 A$ | -0.03% |
| Last month | 1.392 A$ | ⇨ | 1.4022 A$ | +0.73% |
| Last year | 1.5511 A$ | ⇨ | 1.4022 A$ | -9.6% |
| Currency | 05/20/2026 | 05/27/2026 | Change | |
| Venezuelan Bolívar (VES) | 517.31 Bs. | ⇨ | 534.72 Bs. | +3.36% |
| Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) | 471.96 ₸ | ⇨ | 479.93 ₸ | +1.69% |
| Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) | 17,655 Rp | ⇨ | 17,834 Rp | +1.01% |
| Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) | 11.553 ₵ | ⇨ | 11.659 ₵ | +0.92% |
| Argentine Peso (ARS) | 1,398.5 $ | ⇨ | 1,410.5 $ | +0.86% |
| Hungarian Forint (HUF) | 311.27 Ft | ⇨ | 304.8 Ft | -2.08% |
| Egyptian Pound (EGP) | 53.449 E£ | ⇨ | 52.219 E£ | -2.3% |
| Israeli Shekel (ILS) | 2.9209 ₪ | ⇨ | 2.8378 ₪ | -2.84% |
| Colombian Peso (COP) | 3,794.9 $ | ⇨ | 3,675.7 $ | -3.14% |
| Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) | 344.6 Rs | ⇨ | 332.03 Rs | -3.65% |
| See also: 24h, monthly and yearly currency moves | ||||
| Currency name | Australian Dollar |
| Symbol | A$ |
| Also known as | AUD, Australian Dollar, A$1 = 100 cents |
| ISO code | AUD |
| Banknotes | A$5, A$10, A$20, A$50, A$100 |
| Coins | 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, A$1, A$2 |
| Central bank | Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) - Website: www.rba.gov.au |
| Countries | 8 countries: Australia (capital: Canberra), Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Heard Island, Norfolk Island |
| Population | 26 mil. |
History
Before European settlement, Indigenous Australians used a barter system. Following British colonisation in 1788, the colony relied on a chaotic mix of foreign coins and, infamously, rum, which served as an informal currency in the early years. Governor William Bligh's attempts to ban rum as currency were a contributing factor to the 1808 Rum Rebellion.
In 1910, the Australian pound was introduced as a distinct national currency, replacing the British pound at par. Australia managed its currency through the Commonwealth Bank, established in 1911. Like Britain, Australia abandoned the gold standard in 1931 during the Great Depression.
On 14 February 1966 — Valentine's Day — Australia decimalised, replacing the Australian pound with the Australian dollar at a rate of two dollars per pound. This made Australia one of the first countries in the world to adopt full decimal coinage. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), established in 1960, manages monetary policy.
The Australian dollar floated freely from December 1983 under Prime Minister Bob Hawke and Treasurer Paul Keating. Since then the AUD has traded broadly between $0.48 and $1.10 against the US dollar, with its value closely linked to global commodity prices — particularly iron ore and coal — because of Australia's resource-heavy export base. The dollar often weakens sharply during global risk-off episodes and strengthens when commodity prices boom.
Sources:
"Australian dollar", Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_dollar
"Reserve Bank of Australia", Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reserve_Bank_of_Australia