How to Trade AUDUSD
AUDUSD is a currency pair that is traded between the United States of America and Australia. This currency pair is popular with many people because it is easy to trade and can be traded through a variety of different methods. One way to trade this pair is through a Day trading strategy. Another way to trade this pair is through a strategy that involves a interest rate differential.
Interest rate differential
Historically, the interest rate differential between AUDUSD and USD has been a key indicator of the value of the currency pair. In recent years, the interest rate differential between AUD and USD has decreased. But the interest rate differential has not reached the level of a true bottom. This could lead to the currency pair weakening significantly.
The Australian dollar has a long history of being known as the commodity currency, meaning that it is primarily influenced by global commodity prices. The price of commodities such as oil, iron ore, and coal will directly affect the Australian economy. The higher the prices of these commodities, the more income Australia will generate and the more likely that Australia will run a trade surplus with China. The Australian economy is also large exporter of minerals and precious metals.
The Australian dollar has been referred to as the ‘dysfunctional’ currency. Since the early 2000s, the Australian dollar has suffered from the suppression of oil prices. The suppression of gold prices has also impacted the currency.
Trade-relations between Australia and the US
Throughout the history of the United States, Australia has been an important ally. The two countries have fought together in every major war during the last century. They also enjoy a close and rich economic relationship.
Australia is an important investment partner for the United States. Throughout the past 15 years, bilateral trade has benefited from strong growth in high-tech goods and services.
In 2019, US goods exports to Australia amounted to $23.4 billion. The goods trade surplus with Australia declined 40.5 percent. In 2020, goods and services trade between the two countries totaled $58.1 billion.
The United States is Australia’s largest foreign investor. In 2020, direct investment in Australia totaled $163.5 billion. The largest categories of investment in Australia were finance, insurance and nonbank holding companies. The United States is Australia’s largest investor in the Asia-Pacific region.
United States and Australia are members of the World Trade Organization, the Pacific Islands Forum and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Australia also has a security alliance with the United States.
Liquidity
AUD/USD is one of the most traded currency pairs in the world. However, it is a tricky pair to trade. It comes with a large risk-reward ratio and significant losses. In order to make a profit in this pair, you need to understand the factors that influence the price of the pair.
It’s important to understand the importance of forex liquidity. Liquidity is measured by the ability to move without large price variances. Liquidity is also a good indicator of the broader foreign exchange market‘s overall functioning.
There are a number of indicators available to measure liquidity in the AUD/USD spot market. However, liquidity measures are not available in real-time. Using statistics from the Bank of International Settlement (BIS), we can estimate the size of the global forex market.
The best bid-ask spread is an indicator of liquidity. Since August 2007, the best bid-ask spread has widened by over half, a significant change in the AUD/USD market’s ability to move.
Day trading strategy
AUD/USD is one of the most popular pairs to trade on the Forex market. However, the pair requires a certain amount of patience and understanding of its underlying economic factors to make a successful trade.
The currency pair’s trading volume is typically high, and that can contribute to the volatility of its price. The Australian dollar typically loses value when commodity prices fall. It is also affected by weather force majeure. Weather conditions affect export opportunities and export opportunities affect the currency exchange rate.
When trading AUDUSD, it is important to identify the right time frame for your trades. This can make a difference to your profits at the end of the day.
The best time to day trade AUDUSD is during the Australian working hours. This overlaps with the Asian trading session, so the pair will be most active during this time. It is also important to stay aware of monetary policy and interest rates.