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AUD/USD

Australian Dollar vs. US Dollar

Trade the commodity-linked major pair with variable spreads at GCC Brokers.

Trade AUD/USDTry a demo
Contract size
100,000 AUD
Margin
1% up to 200 lots at 1:100
Minimum trade
0.01 lot (1,000 AUD)
Hours (server time)
Mon 00:05 – Fri 23:58
Price chart

AUD/USD price history.

Last price (bid)0.70335+0.00159 (+0.23%)todayas of Oct 23, 23:45 server time (GMT+3)

Prices are our trading platform's bid for AUDUSD. Times are server time, New York + 7 hours (GMT+3 now). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Charts by TradingView

Day's range
0.70038 – 0.70375
52-week range
0.64203 – 0.72768

Performance

1 week
+1.65%
1 month
−1.11%
3 months
+0.55%
Year to date
+5.42%
1 year
+8.42%
Trading costs

What a AUD/USD trade costs.

The spread when you open, shown live above, and a swap for each night the position stays open. Spreads widen around news and at low liquidity.

Overnight swap
Long-0.85≈ -$0.85
Short-3.85≈ -$3.85
Points per lot · tripled on Wednesday
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Contract specifications

AUD/USD in detail.

Read from our trading platform daily. The specification in MetaTrader 5 always prevails.

Trading week (server time)

  • Mon: 00:05–24:00
  • Tue: 00:05–24:00
  • Wed: 00:05–24:00
  • Thu: 00:05–24:00
  • Fri: 00:05–23:58
  • Sat: Closed
  • Sun: Closed
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
0006121824

Server time is New York time + 7 hours.

Symbol
AUDUSD
Description
Australian Dollar vs. US Dollar
Contract size
100,000 AUD
Lot size
0.01 – 50.00, step 0.01
Digits
5
Margin
1% up to 200 lots at 1:100Margin by position size →
Quote currency
USD
Swap long / short
-0.85 / -3.85 points
Triple swap
Wednesday
Execution
Market, STP-first
Seasonality

AUD/USD month by month.

The change in each calendar month, from our platform's month-end closing prices (bid). Our history for this instrument starts in November 2021.

YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026+4.33%+2.18%−3.00%+4.36%−0.24%−3.70%+1.63%+1.93%−3.12%+1.33%
2025+0.34%−0.03%+0.62%+2.48%+0.43%+2.34%−2.35%+1.76%+1.15%−1.05%+0.08%+1.89%
2024−3.57%−1.07%+0.27%−0.64%+2.78%+0.25%−1.93%+3.42%+2.19%−4.79%−0.98%−5.06%
2023+3.49%−4.62%−0.62%−1.06%−1.71%+2.42%+0.85%−3.47%−0.76%−1.52%+4.24%+3.11%
2022−2.83%+2.75%+3.03%−5.63%+1.57%−3.80%+1.38%−2.19%−6.46%−0.05%+6.11%+0.43%
2021−5.26%+2.06%
Average+0.35%−0.16%+0.06%−0.10%+0.57%−0.50%−0.08%+0.29%−1.40%−1.85%+0.84%+0.49%
Months higher3/52/53/52/53/53/53/53/52/50/43/54/5

Month to date · Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

News and events

AUD/USD: related news and releases.

Our analysis

No recent articles on this instrument.

Recent headlines

  • Dollar on back foot as US yields, crude prices dip; Aussie buoyed by hawkish RBA

    Zawya · Oct 21, 06:37

Headlines from other publishers, linked to the original article. They are not written or endorsed by GCC Brokers.

Key releases

  • Durable Goods Orders MoMUSD

    Oct 27, 15:30 · Forecast 0.6% · Previous 0%

  • Fed Interest Rate DecisionUSD

    Oct 28, 21:00 · Forecast 4% · Previous 4%

  • Fed Press ConferenceUSD

    Oct 28, 21:30

  • Core PCE Price Index MoMUSD

    Oct 29, 15:30 · Forecast 0.3% · Previous 0.2%

  • GDP Growth Rate QoQ AdvUSD

    Oct 29, 15:30 · Forecast 3% · Previous 2.2%

  • Personal Income MoMUSD

    Oct 29, 15:30 · Forecast 0.3% · Previous 0.2%

High-impact releases for AUD, USD over the next 7 days, in server time (GMT+3). Dots on the 1D and 5D charts mark recent releases.

About

About AUD/USD

AUD/USD is one of the most actively traded major currency pairs in the forex market, representing the exchange rate between the Australian dollar and the US dollar. With daily trading volumes exceeding $100 billion, it offers exceptional liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads. The pair is particularly popular among traders seeking exposure to commodity-linked currencies, as the Australian dollar is heavily influenced by global commodity prices, especially iron ore and gold.

The price of AUD/USD is driven by several key factors: interest rate differentials between the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the US Federal Reserve (Fed), commodity prices (particularly metals and energy), risk sentiment, and economic data releases from both nations. Australian employment reports, inflation data, and China's economic health also play significant roles, given Australia's strong trade links with China. US economic indicators, Fed policy decisions, and dollar strength equally impact the pair's direction.

At GCC Brokers, AUD/USD is available with automatic execution and no manual intervention. Orders are filled automatically, without requotes. Trade AUD/USD on both our Zero and Standard accounts with variable spreads. GCC Brokers Limited is licensed and regulated by the FSC Mauritius.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the trading hours for AUD/USD?

AUD/USD trades 24 hours a day, five days a week, starting with the Sydney session and followed by Tokyo, London and New York. Liquidity typically peaks in the Asian session and in the London–New York overlap. The exact hours, in server time, are in the specifications above.

What spreads does GCC Brokers offer on AUD/USD?

Spreads are variable and depend on market conditions and your account. Standard and Pro have no commission, and Pro has tighter spreads; Zero has raw spreads plus a commission. The live spread is shown on this page.

What factors drive AUD/USD prices?

AUD/USD is primarily driven by commodity prices (iron ore, gold, energy), interest rate differentials between the RBA and Fed, and economic data from both countries. Risk sentiment significantly impacts the pair, as the Australian dollar tends to strengthen during risk-on periods and weaken during risk-off environments. China's economic performance also influences the pair due to Australia's substantial commodity exports to China.

Is AUD/USD suitable for scalping and day trading?

AUD/USD is liquid, and traders use it for day trading and swing trading, especially during session overlaps. Scalping is welcome. Practices that abuse prices or latency, such as latency arbitrage, are not allowed under the Client Agreement. If you trade often, compare costs across the Standard, Pro and Zero accounts.

How does economic data affect AUD/USD trading?

Economic releases from Australia (employment, inflation, retail sales) and the US (NFP, CPI, Fed minutes) create significant price movements in AUD/USD. Australian data often reflects commodity demand and domestic economic health, while US data drives dollar strength and Fed rate expectations. Traders should watch both calendars closely, and GCC Brokers recommends using stop-losses around major data releases to manage volatility.

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Live price · Standard account pricesMarket openMarket closedConnecting…
Sell (bid)0.70335
Buy (ask)0.70375
Spread
0.00040
Digits
5
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