USD to AUD — January 2026
1.4264AUD
for 1 US Dollar on 30 January 2026 · opened the month at 1.4937
4.51% over January 2026
Today: 1 USD = 1.4221 AUD (PayerPay indicative rate, includes our margin)
USD to AUD in January 2026 at a glance
| Measure | Rate | When |
|---|---|---|
| Opened | 1.4937 AUD | 2 January 2026 |
| Closed | 1.4264 AUD | 30 January 2026 |
| Highest | 1.4997 AUD | 5 January 2026 |
| Lowest | 1.4150 AUD | 29 January 2026 |
| Average | 1.4744 AUD | 21 trading days |
| Change | -4.51% AUD | open to close |
Day by day
| Date | Rate | Day change |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4937 | ||
| 1.4997 | +0.40% | |
| 1.4882 | -0.77% | |
| 1.4864 | -0.12% | |
| 1.4932 | +0.46% | |
| 1.4981 | +0.33% | |
| 1.4890 | -0.61% | |
| 1.4925 | +0.24% | |
| 1.4977 | +0.35% | |
| 1.4954 | -0.16% | |
| 1.4930 | -0.16% | |
| 1.4910 | -0.13% | |
| 1.4853 | -0.38% | |
| 1.4771 | -0.55% | |
| 1.4691 | -0.55% | |
| 1.4567 | -0.85% | |
| 1.4475 | -0.63% | |
| 1.4391 | -0.58% | |
| 1.4287 | -0.72% | |
| 1.4150 | -0.96% | |
| 1.4264 | +0.80% |
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Common questions
What was the USD to AUD rate in January 2026?
Over January 2026 the European Central Bank reference rate moved from 1.4937 AUD per USD on 2 January 2026 to 1.4264 on 30 January 2026, a change of -4.51%. The average across 21 trading days was 1.4744.
When was USD strongest against AUD in January 2026?
The highest reading was 1.4997 AUD on 5 January 2026; the lowest was 1.4150 on 29 January 2026.
Is this the rate I would have got?
No. These are reference rates published by the European Central Bank for information. PayerPay's indicative rate today is 1.4221 AUD per USD; the exact rate for a transfer is confirmed in your order.
About these rates
The rates on this page are European Central Bank euro reference rates, converted through the US dollar into a cross rate, one reading per trading day. Days from 28 September 2026 onward come from PayerPay's own daily record. They are reference rates published for information, not an offer to transact — PayerPay's indicative rate today is 1 USD = 1.4221 AUD, and it includes our margin. The final rate for a transfer is confirmed in your order.
Source: European Central Bank. Corrections: support@payerpay.io.
Who we are
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