As of 15th January, according to xe.com, these are the current rates for AU$1
- US$ - 0.9889 (way down)
- GB£ - 0.6232 (way down)
- JP¥ - 81.940 (down)
- EU€ - 0.7386 (down)
- NZ$ - 1.2901 (down)
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As of 15th January, according to xe.com, these are the current rates for AU$1
- US$ - 0.9889 (way down)
- GB£ - 0.6232 (way down)
- JP¥ - 81.940 (down)
- EU€ - 0.7386 (down)
- NZ$ - 1.2901 (down)
US 1.0105!!! Travelex has exchange rate at 98. So tempted to change.
As of 12th March, according to xe.com, these are the current rates for AU$1
- US$ - 1.0139 (way up from 2 months ago, but been around parity for a while)
- GB£ - 0.6305 (up)
- JP¥ - 83.007 (up)
- EU€ - 0.7293 (down slightly)
- NZ$ - 1.3656 (way way up)
Sigh :-)
The Aus dollar is dropping now, below parity now and...
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St George chief economist Besa Deda predicts ongoing worries about Japan's damaged nuclear plants – where workers are battling to prevent several reactors from melting down and triggering large radiation emissions - could push the Australian dollar down to 92 US cents.
the question is when to change more money to US dollars for Botcon..
I have already bit the bullet a couple months ago, but I'm going to need to do it again before I go. I'm going to wait for a few more weeks/couple months I think and see what happens, I do think we'll pick up with materials supply to Japan.
Instability in the middle east (oil prices going way up causing a blowout in inflation in developed countries), Japan facing a financial crisis (as much of the country grinds to a halt), and European countries still struggling with debt issues... my money is on our currency heading south as investors head back to 'safer' markets & their currencies.
But just like a home loan, I'd recommend converting half of your BotCon budget now to US$, and the other half closer to the convention, or as soon as any significant drop in the exchange rate happens. Even if the exchange rate improves, it isn't likely to improve a significant amount before BotCon for you to miss out on a huge amount of US$ (from the half you convert now).
For me, a significant amount of my spending will be on the keycard and credit card (so I don't carry around and lose a big wad of cash). So in my case, I just have to hope the rate doesn't drop too much before BotCon or during that week.
Better convert A$ to US$ if the rates are good enough than to gamble with rates at the time of Botcon.
Good news everybody
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The Australian dollar soared overnight to levels last seen at New Year, touching a high of 102.29 US cents as investors grow more confident about the outlook for the global economy. Source: The Age
- US$ - 1.0442
- GB£ - 0.6392
- JP¥ - 89.1981
- EU€ - 0.7286
- NZ$ - 1.3386
I'm going to believe the hype that several economists are saying in that it will go up to $1.08 ~ $1.10
Just look at what has happened recently with all those natural disasters and the unrest in the middle east. Yet the AUD hasn't gone down as much as it has in the past whenever something bad has happened. Coupled with our higher interest rates then other developed countries plus a likely increase in demand for commodities from Japan (to rebuild) and the continued demand from China. I think we're looking good.
And when the State of California default on their debts and they will in the long term, its only going to get higher! $1.20 anyone?!?! :D
I'm quite happy with the Yen rate currently as I am heading over to Japan in just over 2 weeks!
As of 24th April, according to xe.com, these are the current rates for AU$1
- US$ - 1.0743 (way up)
- GB£ - 0.6508 (way up)
- JP¥ - 87.931 (down, but still up after a sudden surge post-earthquake)
- EU€ - 0.7380 (up)
- NZ$ - 1.3407 (slightly up)
$1au=$1.09US according to the radio this morning... waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay up :D
remember how good we thought it was when it got to us90 cents? :D
hahaha i'm still using Aussie currencies :P
$1AUD = $1.097USD
$1.10 here we come!
I'm planning on buying a US state :p
Just wondering why this topic isn't stickied?
Maybe also have the first post amended to include the following link as well?
AUD Exchange Rate
That way it doesn't have to be continually updated and people can just click on the link to see what the current exchange rate is.
Anyways, just a thought. :o
AUD is slipping badly at the moment - down to $1.06USD
Dropped 4c in the past 4 days! :eek:
The suggestion is that Osama's death will prompt a more rapid scaling back of military operations by America, which means less spending on their military budget... and if that were to happen, the American budget, and its economy, will be in better shape sooner (that speculation by investors is what is said to be strengthening the US$ in the last few days). Give it a week, and we'll see if the speculation dies down or is justified (by way of further announcements on their operations against Al Quaeda and Afghanistan).
As of 18th May, according to xe.com, these are the current rates for AU$1
- US$ - 1.0563 (down)
- GB£ - 0.6518 (about the same)
- JP¥ - 86.011 (down)
- EU€ - 0.7454 (up)
- NZ$ - 1.3532 (up)
I usually check for the rates here
http://finance.ninemsn.com.au/execut...ncy-converter/
As of 2nd June, according to xe.com, these are the current rates for AU$1
- US$ - 1.0602 (up slightly)
- GB£ - 0.6491 (down slightly)
- JP¥ - 85.921 (down slightly)
- EU€ - 0.7396 (down slightly)
- NZ$ - 1.3005 (way down) (good for those in NZ though)
As of 19th June, according to xe.com, these are the current rates for AU$1
- US$ - 1.0634 (up very slightly)
- GB£ - 0.6569 (up)
- JP¥ - 85.125 (down slightly)
- EU€ - 0.7430 (up slightly)
- NZ$ - 1.3084 (up very slightly