Convert United States Dollar to Australian Dollar
Please provide values below to convert United States Dollar [USD] to Australian Dollar [AUD], or Convert Australian Dollar to United States Dollar.
How to Convert United States Dollar to Australian Dollar
1 USD = 0.653936698927544 AUD
Example: convert 15 USD to AUD:
15 USD = 15 × 0.653936698927544 AUD = 9.80905048391316 AUD
United States Dollar to Australian Dollar Conversion Table
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United States Dollar
The United States Dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United States of America, used as a standard unit of monetary value and exchange.
History/Origin
The USD was established in 1792 with the Coinage Act, replacing the Continental Congress's Continental Currency. It has since become one of the world's dominant reserve currencies, influenced by the economic growth of the U.S. and global financial markets.
Current Use
The USD is widely used domestically and internationally for trade, investment, and as a reserve currency. It is the most traded currency in the foreign exchange market and is used as the standard currency in many international transactions.
Australian Dollar
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency of Australia, used in its territories and some Pacific Island nations.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the Australian pound, the AUD was initially pegged to the British pound and later transitioned to a floating exchange rate system in 1983.
Current Use
The AUD is widely used in Australia and its territories, serving as a major currency in international trade and finance, and is one of the most traded currencies globally.