Why did AUD fluctuate in 2022?

In 2022, there was a fluctuation in the price of AUD, with ongoing global crises affecting the market significantly. The RBA said that Australia had a floating exchange rate, “meaning the movements in the Australian dollar exchange rate are determined by the demand for, and supply of, Australian dollars in the foreign exchange market”.

What happened to AUD/USD?

The AUD/USD pair kept falling in the last few days, reaching a fresh multi-week low of 0.7263 on Friday, to close the trading week a handful of pips above it. EUR/USD rebounded during the American session and climbed to 1.0715 as the US Dollar retreated, accompanied by lower Treasury yields.

What drives the Australian AUD's performance in 2023?

As mentioned, the key drivers for the AUD's performance are interest rates and inflation data. Although the RBA’s monetary policies were overshadowed by the ultra-aggressive US Fed and global recession concerns in 2022, the duration of the current Australian rate hike cycle will be critical for the AUD forecast for 2023 and beyond.

How does the AUDUSD news affect the economy?

The AUDUSD news can be seriously affected by the decisions taken by these organizations and people: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) that issues statements and decides on the interest rates of the country. Its president is Philip Lowe. Australian Government and its Department of Finance that implement policies that affect the economy of the country.