The Australian Dollar Rate
The Australian Dollar Rate is the number of US dollars (the quote currency) required to buy one Australian dollar (the base currency). AUD/USD is also known as the Aussie.
As Australia is a major exporter of natural resources, the value of the Australian dollar is heavily influenced by global commodity markets and speculation. The AUD is also a popular choice amongst carry traders, who profit from short-term fluctuations in exchange rates. In addition, Australia's high interest rates make it a relatively attractive investment option.
Historically, the Australian Dollar was pegged to the US Dollar, but following the breakdown of the Bretton Woods system in 1971 it was converted to a floating rate. Since then, the AUD has قیمت دلار استرالیا moved in correlation with movements in other financial markets and changes in 'risk sentiment' (how much risk investors are willing to take on). In particular, the AUD tends to appreciate when prices in global equity markets rise, and depreciate when they fall.
Inflation data is another key driver of the AUD, and a rising inflation figure typically leads to a stronger currency. The Reserve Bank of Australia tracks the inflation rate closely, and has previously intervened in the foreign exchange market to prevent large and rapid fluctuations in the AUD/USD pair.
Australia has a well-developed services economy, with the service sector accounting for more than 63 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). As such, the AUD is less sensitive to changes in commodity markets than many other currencies. However, the AUD is still a good diversifier in a portfolio containing other major world currencies because of its exposure to Asian economies.