What is AUD currency?

This currency pair is also known as the "Aussie". Together with the New Zealand Dollar and the Canadian Dollar, the AUD is a commodity currency, that is a currency whose country's exports are largely comprised of raw materials (precious metals, oil, agriculture, etc.).

What is the Aud/CHF pair?

The AUD/CHF pair is the abbreviated term used for theAustralian dollar and Swiss Franc(CHF standing for Confoederatio Helvetica Franc, the official name of the country in Latin). Unlike other currency pairs, the pair isn’t famous enough to earn its own nickname yet.

Why is the Aud a gross measure of market activity?

It is a gross measure of market activity because it indicates the pace at which a country's economy is growing or decreasing. Generally speaking, a high reading or a better than expected number is seen as positive for the AUD, while a low reading is negative.