AUDUSD Trading Guide 2026 — Spreads, Sessions & Strategy
Australian Dollar / US Dollar. The China and commodities proxy. Typical spreads 0.0–0.5 pips raw, ~30–50 pips daily range. Data as of 22 August 2026 — verify current spreads in your platform.
AUDUSD at a Glance
What Moves AUDUSD
RBA policy, China data, commodity prices, risk appetite.
AUDUSD Correlations
Positive with gold (Australia is a top-3 gold producer); China demand, iron ore proxy.
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AUDUSD Trading Strategy Notes
Commodity-currency characteristics make it a risk-on/off instrument; range days common outside data windows.
Risk Notes
Low average range means per-pip cost matters more; avoid tiny stops in Sydney illiquidity.
Best Sessions for AUDUSD
Sydney/Tokyo overlap for RBA data; NY for risk moves
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AUDUSD?
AUDUSD is the Australian Dollar / US Dollar pair. The China and commodities proxy.
What moves AUDUSD the most?
RBA policy, China data, commodity prices, risk appetite.
When is the best time to trade AUDUSD?
Sydney/Tokyo overlap for RBA data; NY for risk moves.
What is the spread on AUDUSD?
Representative spreads as of 22 August 2026: 0.0–0.5 pips on raw/ECN accounts and 0.8–1.5 pips on standard accounts. Spreads widen around news and at rollover (21:00–22:00 GMT).
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Data compiled 22 August 2026 from IC Markets product specification sheets, Myfxbook live spread/swap/volatility feeds and public education sources (FOREX.com Academy, BabyPips, FXStreet). Spreads, swaps and daily ranges change continuously — values above are representative, not quotes, and vary by broker. Verify everything in your platform's contract specification window. Educational content only — not financial advice. See our Terms.
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