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EUR/AUD - Live Chart & Exchange Rate

1 EUR = 1.6212 AUD

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

EUR/AUD Sentiment Gauge

A live technical-analysis reading for EUR/AUD, 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.

EUR/AUD is a cross pair - traded without the US Dollar as an intermediary - driven by European Central Bank policy and Eurozone economic data and Reserve Bank of Australia policy and commodity export demand, particularly from China. 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.

EUR/AUD Key Statistics

Latest

1.6220

25 Sep 2026

Highest on record

2.0735

18 Dec 2008

Lowest on record

1.1639

9 Aug 2012

12-month average

1.6834

1.6095 – 1.7995

30 days: -0.13% 90 days: -1.80% 1 year: -9.04% 3 years: -1.93% 5 years: +0.34% 10 years: +10.63%

Over the past year EUR/AUD has fallen 9.04%, meaning the EUR has weakened against the AUD. In the last 30 days it has moved down 0.13%. Across the last 12 months it traded between 1.6095 and 1.7995. Its highest level in the available history (since 1999) was 2.0735 on 18 Dec 2008, and its lowest was 1.1639 on 9 Aug 2012.

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

What Moves EUR/AUD

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

Euro (EUR)

Eurozone · European Central Bank (ECB) · Free float

The Euro is the shared currency of most EU member states and the world's second most-traded currency. Its value reflects the combined economies of the Eurozone, led by Germany and France.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Advanced manufacturing (autos, machinery, chemicals)
  • Services and finance
  • Tourism
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Luxury goods and exports

Key factors

  • ECB interest-rate policy. ECB decisions and forward guidance shape rate expectations relative to the US and UK.
  • German and Eurozone economic data. PMIs, industrial production and the German Ifo/ZEW surveys signal the health of the bloc's largest economy.
  • Energy prices. The Eurozone imports much of its energy, so gas and oil price spikes hurt the Euro.
  • Political and fiscal fragmentation. Elections, budget disputes and sovereign bond spreads in countries such as France and Italy can weigh on the Euro.

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.

How EUR and AUD Interact

The AUD is a commodity-linked currency, so EUR/AUD often reacts to moves in raw-material prices and in the global growth outlook that drives them.

Central-bank policy matters on both sides: the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). 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

  • German 10-year Bund yield EUR

    Higher yields relative to US Treasuries tend to support the Euro

  • European gas prices EUR

    Spikes usually weaken the Euro

  • Iron ore AUD

    Usually moves with the Aussie

  • China PMIs AUD

    Signal demand for Australian exports

Events & Data to Follow

  • EUR ECB meetings and press conferences
  • EUR Eurozone flash CPI and PMIs
  • EUR German Ifo and ZEW surveys
  • AUD RBA meetings
  • AUD Australian jobs data
  • AUD China trade and PMI releases

Historical Milestones

  1. 1999 EUR

    The Euro launched, initially trading well above the Dollar before sliding to lows in 2000–01.

  2. 2001 AUD

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

  3. 2008 EUR

    It peaked around $1.60 in mid-2008 just before the global financial crisis.

  4. 2010–12 EUR

    The sovereign debt crisis (Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Italy) put the Euro's survival in question.

  5. 2011 AUD

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

  6. 2020 AUD

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

  7. 2022 EUR

    The energy shock following Russia's invasion of Ukraine drove the Euro below parity with the Dollar for the first time in about 20 years.

Why EUR/AUD Matters to Zambian Traders

EUR/AUD 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

  • Political divergence between member states. (EUR)
  • Sensitivity to global trade and energy shocks. (EUR)
  • Sensitivity to a Chinese slowdown. (AUD)
  • Volatile in risk-off periods. (AUD)

Most active: London and early New York sessions • Sydney/Tokyo session

EUR/AUD FAQ

What is the current EUR/AUD exchange rate? +

1 EUR is worth about 1.6212 AUD (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 EUR/AUD? +

In the data we track (since 4 Jan 1999), EUR/AUD peaked at 2.0735 on 18 Dec 2008 and bottomed at 1.1639 on 9 Aug 2012.

What moves the EUR/AUD exchange rate? +

EUR/AUD is influenced by the relative strength of the Euro and the Australian Dollar. Key factors include: ECB interest-rate policy, German and Eurozone economic data, Chinese economic growth, Iron ore and commodity prices. See the sections above for the full list.

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

Activity and liquidity are typically highest during: London and early New York sessions • Sydney/Tokyo session. Spreads are usually tighter when the relevant markets are open.

Is EUR/AUD good for beginners? +

EUR/AUD 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.