Historical Australian Dollar to US Dollar exchange rates for the full year 2026
| Date | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | 0.7046 | -0.187% |
| March 4, 2026 | 0.7059 | +0.558% |
| March 3, 2026 | 0.7020 | -0.516% |
| March 2, 2026 | 0.7056 | -0.709% |
| February 27, 2026 | 0.7106 | -0.197% |
| February 26, 2026 | 0.7120 | +0.406% |
| February 25, 2026 | 0.7092 | +0.667% |
| February 24, 2026 | 0.7045 | -0.352% |
| February 23, 2026 | 0.7069 | +0.312% |
| February 20, 2026 | 0.7047 | +0.125% |
| February 19, 2026 | 0.7039 | -0.479% |
| February 18, 2026 | 0.7073 | +0.328% |
| February 17, 2026 | 0.7049 | -0.511% |
| February 16, 2026 | 0.7086 | +0.496% |
| February 13, 2026 | 0.7051 | -0.969% |
| February 12, 2026 | 0.7120 | +0.135% |
| February 11, 2026 | 0.7110 | +0.607% |
| February 10, 2026 | 0.7067 | +0.145% |
| February 9, 2026 | 0.7057 | +1.000% |
| February 6, 2026 | 0.6987 | +0.215% |
| February 5, 2026 | 0.6972 | -0.824% |
| February 4, 2026 | 0.7030 | +0.257% |
| February 3, 2026 | 0.7012 | +0.927% |
| February 2, 2026 | 0.6948 | -0.903% |
| January 30, 2026 | 0.7011 | -0.795% |
| January 29, 2026 | 0.7067 | +0.964% |
| January 28, 2026 | 0.7000 | +0.730% |
| January 27, 2026 | 0.6949 | +0.586% |
| January 26, 2026 | 0.6908 | +0.629% |
| January 23, 2026 | 0.6865 | +0.854% |
| January 22, 2026 | 0.6807 | +0.548% |
| January 21, 2026 | 0.6770 | +0.556% |
| January 20, 2026 | 0.6733 | +0.383% |
| January 19, 2026 | 0.6707 | +0.131% |
| January 16, 2026 | 0.6698 | +0.159% |
| January 15, 2026 | 0.6687 | +0.159% |
| January 14, 2026 | 0.6677 | -0.346% |
| January 13, 2026 | 0.6700 | -0.240% |
| January 12, 2026 | 0.6716 | +0.614% |
| January 9, 2026 | 0.6675 | -0.329% |
| January 8, 2026 | 0.6697 | -0.455% |
| January 7, 2026 | 0.6728 | +0.119% |
| January 6, 2026 | 0.6720 | +0.772% |
| January 5, 2026 | 0.6668 | -0.396% |
| January 2, 2026 | 0.6695 | +0.169% |
| December 31, 2025 | 0.6683 | — |
The AUD/USD exchange rate averaged 0.6922 in 2026, trading between a low of 0.6668 and a high of 0.7120,a range of 6.8% over the year. The rate rose by 5.42% over the full year, from 0.6683 at the opening of 2026 to 0.7046 at year-end.
Q1 (2026): January through March averaged 0.6695, a +0.18% move from the 2026 opening rate of 0.6683.
Q2 (2026): April through June averaged 0.6872, up 2.64% from Q1.
Q3 (2026): July through September averaged 0.7049, a +2.58% change from Q2.
Q4 (2026): October through December averaged 0.7064, closing the year at 0.7046, a 5.42% gain for AUD against USD from the 2026 open.
Annualized volatility for AUD/USD in 2026 was 8.7%, calculated as the annualized standard deviation of daily log returns across 46 trading days. For reference, major currency pairs average 5–10% annualized volatility in calm years and 12–20% during significant policy or market disruptions. Volatility above 10% generally indicates conditions where hedging currency exposure was material for businesses and travelers with significant AUD/USD exposure.
| Month | Avg Rate | High | Low | vs Prior Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.6785 | 0.7067 | 0.6668 | — |
| February | 0.7054 | 0.7120 | 0.6948 | +3.97% |
| March | 0.7045 | 0.7059 | 0.7020 | -0.13% |
What was the AUD to USD exchange rate in 2026?
The AUD/USD rate averaged 0.6922 in 2026, ranging from a low of 0.6668 to a high of 0.7120.
What was the highest AUD/USD rate in 2026?
The highest AUD to USD rate recorded in 2026 was 0.7120. The lowest was 0.6668.
How much did the AUD/USD rate change in 2026?
The AUD/USD rate rose by 5.42% in 2026, from 0.6683 to 0.7046.
What was the AUD/USD annual trading range in 2026?
The AUD/USD pair traded in a range of 0.6668 to 0.7120 in 2026,a spread of 6.8% between the year's low and high.
Was 2026 a good year to exchange AUD to USD?
The AUD/USD rate rose 5.42% over 2026, closing at 0.7046. For those converting AUD to USD, the year-end rate was more favorable than the start of year. Historical data like this can provide useful context when planning future currency exchanges.
Where can I find AUD/USD rates for other years?
LiveRates.io provides complete daily historical rates for AUD/USD going back to 2000. Use the year navigation above to view adjacent years, or visit the main AUD to USD page for current rates, a 30-day chart, and links to all available historical years.