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AUD/NZD - Live Chart & Exchange Rate

1 AUD = 1.2391 NZD

Indicative rate, updated 7 hours ago. Not a live dealing rate - confirm with your broker before trading.

AUD/NZD Sentiment Gauge

A live technical-analysis reading for AUD/NZD, from Strong Sell to Strong Buy, updated automatically by TradingView. Forex has no reliable, freely-published Fear & Greed Index the way stocks or crypto do, so this momentum-based gauge is shown instead.

AUD/NZD is a cross pair - traded without the US Dollar as an intermediary - driven by Reserve Bank of Australia policy and commodity export demand, particularly from China and Reserve Bank of New Zealand policy and dairy and agricultural export prices. Cross pairs can be more volatile than majors since two independent economies drive the price at once.

Rates shown here are indicative only. Confirm the exact rate and spread with your broker before trading.

AUD/NZD Key Statistics

Latest

1.2397

25 Sep 2026

Highest on record

1.3754

7 Mar 2011

Lowest on record

1.0046

21 Apr 2015

12-month average

1.1867

1.1299 – 1.2468

30 days: +2.82% 90 days: +1.47% 1 year: +9.44% 3 years: +15.30% 5 years: +20.09% 10 years: +18.11%

Over the past year AUD/NZD has risen 9.44%, meaning the AUD has strengthened against the NZD. In the last 30 days it has moved up 2.82%. Across the last 12 months it traded between 1.1299 and 1.2468. Its highest level in the available history (since 1999) was 1.3754 on 7 Mar 2011, and its lowest was 1.0046 on 21 Apr 2015.

Based on daily data from 4 Jan 1999 to 25 Sep 2026. Source: ECB reference rates (via Frankfurter). A rising rate means the AUD is strengthening against the NZD. Past performance does not predict future results.

What Moves AUD/NZD

A pair's price is one currency's value measured against another, so the economy behind each side matters.

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Australia · Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) · Free float

The "Aussie" is a commodity currency and a popular proxy for global growth and Chinese demand, since Australia exports large volumes of iron ore, coal and LNG to Asia.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Iron ore and coal mining
  • Liquefied natural gas
  • Gold and other minerals
  • Agriculture
  • Education and tourism
  • Financial services

Key factors

  • Chinese economic growth. China is Australia's biggest trading partner, so Chinese data and stimulus strongly influence the Aussie.
  • Iron ore and commodity prices. Rising commodity prices lift the Australian Dollar.
  • RBA policy. Rate decisions relative to the Fed matter for AUD/USD.
  • Global risk appetite. The Aussie typically rises when investors are optimistic and falls in risk-off markets.

New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

New Zealand · Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) · Free float

The "Kiwi" is an agricultural commodity currency, highly sensitive to dairy prices and to Chinese demand for New Zealand's exports.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Dairy (the largest export)
  • Meat and wool
  • Forestry
  • Tourism
  • Horticulture (kiwifruit, wine)

Key factors

  • Dairy prices. Fonterra's Global Dairy Trade auctions are a regular driver of Kiwi moves.
  • RBNZ policy. The RBNZ was among the first developed central banks to move rates in recent cycles.
  • Chinese demand. China buys a large share of NZ exports.
  • Global risk appetite. Like the Aussie, the Kiwi tends to fall in risk-off markets.

How AUD and NZD Interact

Both currencies are linked to commodity exports, so AUD/NZD often reflects the relative fortunes of their main exports and of the countries buying them, rather than a single global theme.

Central-bank policy matters on both sides: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). When one of them is expected to keep interest rates higher than the other, that currency usually attracts capital and strengthens; a narrowing gap tends to reverse the move.

Markets to Watch

  • Iron ore AUD

    Usually moves with the Aussie

  • China PMIs AUD

    Signal demand for Australian exports

  • Global Dairy Trade price index NZD

    Usually moves with the Kiwi

  • AUD/USD NZD

    The two often move together

Events & Data to Follow

  • AUD RBA meetings
  • AUD Australian jobs data
  • AUD China trade and PMI releases
  • NZD RBNZ Monetary Policy Statements
  • NZD GDT dairy auctions (twice monthly)
  • NZD NZ employment and CPI

Historical Milestones

  1. 2000–01 NZD

    The Kiwi fell to lows near 39 US cents.

  2. 2001 AUD

    The Aussie fell to around 48 US cents, an all-time low.

  3. 2011 AUD

    Commodity-boom highs saw the currency above 1.05 against the US Dollar.

  4. 2011 and 2014 NZD

    Strong commodity demand and high interest rates carried it to highs in the high 0.80s.

  5. 2020 AUD

    The pandemic sell-off took AUD/USD to around 55 cents before a rebound.

  6. 2020 NZD

    The pandemic saw a sharp fall followed by a strong recovery.

Why AUD/NZD Matters to Zambian Traders

AUD/NZD is a cross pair, traded without the US Dollar. It is a useful way to practise analysing two economies at once, though spreads are usually wider than on the majors.

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Risks & Trading Hours

  • Sensitivity to a Chinese slowdown. (AUD)
  • Volatile in risk-off periods. (AUD)
  • Small, less-liquid market can move sharply. (NZD)
  • Weather and commodity price shocks. (NZD)

Most active: Sydney/Tokyo session

AUD/NZD FAQ

What is the current AUD/NZD exchange rate? +

1 AUD is worth about 1.2391 NZD (indicative, updated 7 hours ago). Always confirm the exact rate with your bank or broker before you convert or trade.

What is the all-time high and low of AUD/NZD? +

In the data we track (since 4 Jan 1999), AUD/NZD peaked at 1.3754 on 7 Mar 2011 and bottomed at 1.0046 on 21 Apr 2015.

What moves the AUD/NZD exchange rate? +

AUD/NZD is influenced by the relative strength of the Australian Dollar and the New Zealand Dollar. Key factors include: Chinese economic growth, Iron ore and commodity prices, Dairy prices, RBNZ policy. See the sections above for the full list.

When is the best time to trade AUD/NZD? +

Activity and liquidity are typically highest during: Sydney/Tokyo session. Spreads are usually tighter when the relevant markets are open.

Is AUD/NZD good for beginners? +

AUD/NZD can be more volatile or carry wider spreads than the major pairs, so it usually suits experienced traders better. If you are new, start with a demo account and a major pair. Trading forex carries a high risk of loss.

This page is educational and is not investment advice. Rates, statistics and commentary are indicative and may contain errors or be out of date. Forex and CFD trading carries a high risk of loss.