Australian Dollar (AUD)
The Australian dollar (AUD) is the official currency of Australia, including the Australian mainland, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and Christmas Island. It is one of the major currencies in the world and is traded globally.
The Australian dollar was introduced in 1966, replacing the Australian pound. The value of the Australian dollar was set at $2.00 per pound at that time. Since then, the Australian dollar has experienced various exchange rate fluctuations due to different economic factors and events, such as the oil crisis of the 1970s, the Asian financial crisis of the 1990s, and the global financial crisis of 2008.
See the real-time exchange rate and chart of the Australian dollar (AUD) on the side.
Factors that influence the Australian dollar
The value of the Australian dollar is influenced by various factors, such as commodity prices, interest rates, inflation, trade balance, and political stability. Australia relies on the export of commodities such as coal, iron ore, gold, and natural gas, and therefore changes in the prices of these commodities can affect the exchange rate of the Australian dollar.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) influences the value of the Australian dollar by setting interest rates. If the RBA raises interest rates, the Australian dollar becomes more attractive to investors, and the demand for the currency will increase. Conversely, if the RBA lowers interest rates, the value of the Australian dollar will decrease.
International trade
The Australian dollar is of great importance for international trade due to Australia's economic ties with Asia and the US. Australia has trade agreements with major economies such as China, Japan, and the US, which positively affects the value of the Australian dollar. Moreover, commodities such as natural gas, coal, and iron ore are often traded in Australian dollars on the international market.
Future
The future of the Australian dollar will depend on various factors, such as the global economic and political situation, commodity prices, and the decisions of the RBA. The future of the Australian dollar will also be influenced by Australia's trade relations with major economies such as China and the US.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Australian dollar is an important currency in the global economy and is influenced by various factors such as commodity prices, interest rates, and trade relations. It will be interesting to see how the Australian dollar will develop in the future and how it will respond to global economic and political changes.
Overview of currencies
Below you will find all the currencies that can be traded on the ValutaPartners platform. Most currencies are freely convertible, while some have restrictions. The currencies with restrictions can only be purchased under certain conditions.
Australian Dollar (AUD)Payment via: SWIFT/AusPayNet
Maximum payment: no limit/no limit
Delivery time frame: 1 day/1day
Cutoff time frame: 15:00u
Canadian Dollar (CAD)Payment via: SWIFT/EFT
Maximum payment: no limit/CAD 100k
Delivery time frame: 0 days/0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 15:30u
Czech Koruna (CZK)Payment via: SWIFT/CERTIS
Maximum payment: no limit/CZK 1m
Delivery time frame: 0 days/0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 10:00u
Danish Krone (DKK)Payment via: SWIFT/Intradagclearing
Maximum payment: no limit/no limit
Delivery time frame: 0 days/0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 11:30u
Euro (EUR)Payment via: SWIFT/SEPA
Maximum payment: no limit/no limit
Delivery time frame: 0 days/0 day
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 15:30u
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)Payment via: SWIFT/CHATS
Maximum payment: no limit/HKD 500k
Delivery time frame: 1 day/1 day
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 15:00u
Hungarian Forint (HUF)Payment via: SWIFT/Giro Zrt
Maximum payment: no limit/HUF 10m
Delivery time frame: 0 days/0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 10:00u
Indian Rupee (INR)*Payment via: IMPS or NEFT
Maximum payment: INR 500k
Delivery time frame: 0 days
*Restricted currency. INR kan alleen gekocht worden. Hiervoor moet eerst toestemming gevraagd worden. Voor meer info klik hier.
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)*Payment via: SKN
Maximum payment: IDR 350m
Delivery time frame: 0 days
*Restricted currency. IDR kan alleen gekocht worden. Hiervoor moet eerst toestemming gevraagd worden. Voor meer info klik hier.
Japanese Yen (JPY)Payment via: SWIFT
Maximum payment: no limit
Delivery time frame: 1 day
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 15:00u
Kenyan Shilling (KES)Payment via: SWIFT
Maximum payment: no limit
Delivery time frame: 1 day
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 14:00u
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)*Payment via: IBG
Maximum payment: MYR 100k
Delivery time frame: 0 days
*Restricted currency. MYR kan alleen gekocht worden. Hiervoor moet eerst toestemming gevraagd worden. Voor meer info klik hier.
Mexican Peso (MXN)Payment via: SWIFT/SPEI
Maximum payment: no limit/no limit
Delivery time frame: 0 days/1 day
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 9:00u
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)Payment via: SWIFT
Maximum payment: no limit
Delivery time frame: 1 day
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 16:00u
Norwegian Krone (NOK)Payment via: SWIFT/NICS
Maximum payment: no limit/NOK 25m
Delivery time frame: 0 days/0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 11:30u
Philippine Peso (PHP) *Payment via: PESONet
Maximum payment: PHP 1,3m
Delivery time frame: 0 days
*Restricted currency. PHP kan alleen gekocht worden. Hiervoor moet eerst toestemming gevraagd worden. Voor meer info klik hier.
Polish Zloty (PLN)Payment via: SWIFT/Elixir
Maximum payment: no limit/PLN 1m
Delivery time frame: 0 days/0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 10:30u
Romanian Leu (RON)Payment via: SWIFT/TransFonD
Maximum payment: no limit/RON 200k
Delivery time frame: 0 days/0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 10:00u
Saudi Riyal (SAR)Payment via: SWIFT
Maximum payment: no limit
Delivery time frame: 0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 14:00u
Singapore Dollar (SGD)Payment via: SWIFT/FAST
Maximum payment: no limit/SGD 200k
Delivery time frame: 1 day/1 day
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 16:00u
South African Rand (ZAR)Payment via: SWIFT
Maximum payment: no limit
Delivery time frame: 0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 11:30u
Swedish Krona (SEK)Payment via: SWIFT/Internal Transfers
Maximum payment: no limit/no limit
Delivery time frame: 0 days/0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 11:30u
Swiss Franc (CHF)Payment via: SWIFT
Maximum payment: no limit
Delivery time frame: 0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 11:30u
Turkish Lira (TRY)Payment via: SWIFT
Maximum payment: no limit
Delivery time frame: 0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 9:30u
UK Sterling (GBP)Payment via: SWIFT/Faster Payments
Maximum payment: no limit/GBP 1m
Delivery time frame: 0 days/0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 15:30u
United Arab Emirates (AED)Payment via: SWIFT
Maximum payment: no limit
Delivery time frame: 1 day
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 15:00u
US Dollar (USD)Payment via: SWIFT/ACH
Maximum payment: no limit/USD 1m
Delivery time frame: 0 days/0 days
Cutoff time SWIFT (CET Time): 15:30u
The Indian Rupee (INR), Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), and Philippine Peso (PHP) are restricted currencies. You cannot directly finance these currencies. They can only be purchased by converting from another supported currency and can only be sold back in exceptional situations. More information on this can be found here. Cut-off times vary per selling currency, please check for details here.
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