China
Australia's biggest customer
China is Australia's largest trading partner, and its steel industry buys most of Australia's iron ore. Signs of faster or slower Chinese growth, especially in construction and property, often show up in AUD/USD.
AUDUSD · Major forex pair
Trade AUD/USD
Trade AUD/USD (AUDUSD) on Mega1 or MetaTrader 5 with Pro raw pricing or Standard all-in spreads.
- Maximum leverage
- Up to 1000:1*
- Minimum trade
- 0.01 lot
- Contract size
- 100,000 AUD
*Exposure-based margin bands apply incrementally per symbol. Availability depends on account, platform and jurisdiction.
AUD/USD
Indicative AUDUSD prices · Australian Dollar / US Dollar
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AUD/USD overview
What is AUDUSD? Australian Dollar against US Dollar.
AUD/USD shows how many units of USD are needed to buy one unit of AUD. A rising price means AUD is strengthening against USD; a falling price means the reverse. AUDUSD is sensitive to Reserve Bank of Australia policy, Chinese growth and commodity demand as well as the broader direction of the US dollar and global risk appetite.
- Symbol
- AUDUSD
- Pip size
- 0.0001
- Price precision
- 5 digits
- Profit currency
- USD
- Minimum volume
- 0.01 lot
- Volume step
- 0.01 lot
RBA policy
The RBA against the Fed
The Reserve Bank of Australia sets the cash rate with a 2 to 3% inflation target, and the gap with US rates shapes demand for the Aussie. Australian inflation and jobs figures move the pair through what they imply for the RBA.
Commodities
Iron ore, coal and gas
Rising prices for Australia's big exports, such as iron ore, coal and natural gas, lift the country's income and tend to support the Aussie. A slump in commodity prices usually weighs on it.
Risk appetite
A gauge of global growth
AUD/USD tends to rise when stocks and commodities rally and fall when investors turn cautious, so many traders treat it as a barometer of risk appetite. In sharp sell-offs it can drop fast as money moves into the dollar.
When AUD/USD is most active
AUD/USD trades around the clock from Monday to Friday. It's busy during the Sydney and Tokyo day, when Australian data, RBA decisions and Chinese releases come out, and again while London and New York overlap, from about 8:00 to 12:00 New York time, when US data takes over. It's usually quietest late in the New York afternoon, around the 17:00 rollover.
AUD/USD at a glance
- AUD/USD shows how many US dollars one Australian dollar buys; traders call the currency the Aussie.
- At XBTFX one lot is 100,000 Australian dollars, so the 0.01-lot minimum trade is 1,000 Australian dollars.
- XBTFX also lists AUD/JPY, the Aussie against the yen, which many traders watch as a gauge of risk appetite.
Price history
AUD/USD key statistics
From daily mid-price candles, updated November 10, 2026.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Performance
- 1 day
- -0.81%
- 1 week
- -1.48%
- 1 month
- -1.72%
- 3 months
- -2.69%
- 52-week high
- 52-week low
- Average daily rangeLast 20 trading days
- 42.3 pips
Why XBTFX
Why trade AUD/USD with XBTFX
Leverage that fits the trade
Up to 1000:1 on AUD/USD, stepping down in published bands as your position grows.
Two account types
Pro and Standard accounts, with every cost for AUD/USD shown on this page before you trade.
Mega1 and MetaTrader 5
Trade in the browser, on desktop or on your phone with Mega1, or use MetaTrader 5.
Crypto or fiat funding
Fund in crypto or fiat, and run your account in US dollars or a crypto base currency such as BTC or USDT.
Two pricing choices
Compare AUDUSD spreads and trading costs.
Raw pricing
Pro
Variable spreads from 0.0 pips
- FX commission
- $2.75 per $100k traded
- Platforms
- Mega1 & MetaTrader 5
All-in spread
Standard
Spreads from 1 pip
- FX commission
- No separate commission
- Platforms
- Mega1 & MetaTrader 5
Spreads are variable and can widen. The stated minimum is not a universal or guaranteed spread. Swaps may apply to positions held across rollover. Account and platform availability varies.
Exposure-based margin
How AUDUSD leverage and margin bands work.
AUD/USD margin is applied incrementally by the total notional exposure in AUDUSD. Crossing a threshold does not reprice the margin already assigned to lower bands; only the additional exposure uses the next rate.
How exposure-based margin worksAUDUSD margin schedulePublished schedule
| Additional notional | Leverage | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$500K | 1000:1 | 0.10% |
| $500K–$2M | 500:1 | 0.20% |
| $2M–$5M | 200:1 | 0.50% |
| $5M–$15M | 100:1 | 1.00% |
| $15M–$50M | 50:1 | 2.00% |
| $50M–∞ | 20:1 | 5.00% |
USD notional bands. The live platform specification remains authoritative.
Contract details
AUDUSD contract specifications.
Review volume, carrying-cost and session information before placing a trade. Values below are refreshed from the published XBTFX specification service.
- Contract size
- 100,000 AUD
- Minimum / maximum volume
- 0.01 lot / 100 lots
- Volume step
- 0.01 lot
- Quote / profit currency
- USD
- Swap long
- −3.81 points
- Swap short
- −6.37 points
- Three-day swap
- Friday
- Published session
- 00:00–24:00 platform time
Open full AUDUSD specifications
Sessions and swap values may change for holidays, liquidity conditions and scheduled maintenance.
Plan a scenario
Calculate AUDUSD profit and pip value before you trade.
For one standard lot of AUD/USD, one pip is 0.0001 and represents 10 USD in the quote currency. The account-currency result can change with conversion, direction, spread, commission and swaps.
Example pip value 1 lot × 1 pip = 10 USD Before trading costs Open AUD/USD calculator
Where to trade
Trade AUDUSD your way.
Use Mega1 in the browser, on desktop or mobile, or trade through MetaTrader 5.
Start trading
Understand the pair before opening a position.
Why does AUD/USD react to Chinese data?
Because China buys more Australian goods than any other country. Strong Chinese trade, factory or property figures point to more demand for Australian resources and tend to support the Aussie; weak ones usually weigh on it.
How much do I need to trade AUD/USD?
The minimum trade is 0.01 lots, or 1,000 Australian dollars. At the first-tier leverage of 1000:1, the margin for it is 1 Australian dollar: for example, about $0.70 at a price of about 0.70. Leverage steps down as your exposure grows, and you need more than the margin in your account to absorb moves against you.
Can I go short on the Australian dollar?
Yes. Selling AUD/USD is a position on the Aussie weakening against the US dollar, and with a CFD it's as simple as buying. A short loses money if the pair rises, and leverage magnifies that loss.
Why is the Australian dollar called a commodity currency?
Raw materials such as iron ore, coal, gas and gold make up a large share of Australia's exports, so the currency tends to rise and fall with their prices. The Canadian and New Zealand dollars are often described the same way.
What is AUDUSD (AUD/USD)?
AUD/USD is the exchange rate between Australian Dollar and US Dollar. It shows how many units of USD are required to buy one unit of AUD. A rising price indicates AUD strength relative to USD; a falling price indicates the reverse.
What is one pip in AUD/USD?
For AUD/USD, one pip is normally 0.0001. A one-pip move on one standard 100,000-unit lot represents 10 USD in USD, before spreads, commission, swaps and any account-currency conversion.
How is AUD/USD leverage applied at XBTFX?
AUD/USD uses published exposure-based margin bands. The schedule is tied to total notional exposure in AUDUSD, not the account balance. When exposure crosses a threshold, only the additional portion uses the next margin rate; lower-band exposure keeps its original rate.
Can I trade AUD/USD with Pro or Standard pricing?
Yes. Pro uses raw variable spreads with a separate commission of $2.75 per $100,000 traded on FX. Standard has no separate FX commission and includes the pricing cost in a wider spread. Availability can vary by platform, account and jurisdiction.
Where can I trade AUD/USD with XBTFX?
AUD/USD is available on supported Mega1 and MetaTrader 5 accounts. Check the instrument specification inside the selected platform before trading because sessions, margin and other conditions can change.
Risk warning
CFDs are complex instruments and involve a significant risk of loss due to leverage. Prices are indicative and may differ from executable account prices. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford the risk. Risk Disclosure Notice
Ready to trade AUD/USD?
Open an XBTFX account, choose Pro or Standard pricing, and access AUD/USD on a supported platform.
