Whether you're sending money once or making regular international payments, Direct FX offers bank-beating rates, low fees, and personal service. Track the latest NZD to USD trends, get notified when the rate moves in your favour on the Direct FX app, or speak to our experts about your next NZDUSD transfer. Contact Us for a free quote and take control of your foreign currency exchange with confidence.



























Please note that all rates shown are midpoint indicative rates.
Looking to make an NZD to USD transfer or convert USD to NZD at competitive rates? At Direct FX, we specialise in seamless NZD/USD transfers for individuals and businesses across New Zealand, Australia, and a number of global countries. Whether you're sending money overseas, managing international payments,
or simply keeping an eye on the NZD to USD exchange rate, our expert team is here to help. Experience a seamless NZDUSD transfer that is fast, secure, and cost-effective. With real-time rates, transparent fees, and tailored support, we help you navigate currency markets with confidence.
The New Zealand Dollar to US Dollar (NZD/USD) exchange rate is one of the most widely traded currency pairs in the Pacific region. Often influenced by global economic trends, commodity prices, interest rate differentials, and investor sentiment, this pair plays a pivotal role in international trade and cross-border financial transactions.
Historically, the NZD to USD exchange rate has been volatile, reflecting the small, open nature of New Zealand’s economy and its exposure to global market fluctuations. Over the past two decades, the NZD/USD has typically traded within a range of 0.48 to 0.88, with key highs and lows driven by macroeconomic events
For Individuals: Whether you're planning to move overseas, pay for overseas tuition, buy property abroad, or support family living in the US or New Zealand, the NZD to USD transfer rate can significantly affect the value of your transaction. A small difference in the exchange rate can equate to hundreds or thousands of dollars gained or lost.Direct FX helps individuals lock in favourable rates and avoid excessive bank fees, making personal transfers both efficient and cost-effective.
For Businesses: Importers and exporters are especially vulnerable to exchange rate fluctuations. A New Zealand company importing from the US, for example, may face higher costs if the NZD weakens. On the flip side, exporters benefit from a weaker NZD, as their goods become more competitive in the US market. Hedging strategies, forward contracts, and expert guidance from Direct FX can help businesses manage risk, protect margins, and plan confidently.
No Releases.
12:30am CAD CPI m/m
Forecast 0.70% Previous 0.40%
12:30am CAD Median CPI y/y
Forecast 2.10% Previous 2.10%
12:30am CAD Trimmed CPI y/y
Forecast 2.00% Previous 2.00%
12:30am CAD Common CPI y/y
Forecast 2.50% Previous 2.50%
12:30am EUR ECB President Lagarde Speaks
7:15pm EUR French Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 50.1 Previous 49.7
7:15pm EUR French Flash Services PMI
Forecast 45.7 Previous 44.3
7:30pm EUR German Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 50.2 Previous 50.1
7:30pm EUR German Flash Services PMI
Forecast 49 Previous 48.1
8:30pm GBP Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 53.5 Previous 53.9
8:30pm GBP Flash Services PMI
Forecast 50 Previous 49.3
1:25am CAD BOC Gov Macklem Speaks
1:45am USD Flash Manufacturing PMI
Forecast 54.6 Previous 55.1
1:45am USD Flash Services PMI
Forecast 51 Previous 50.7
1:30pm AUD CPI m/m
Forecast -0.40% Previous 0.40%
1:30pm AUD CPI y/y
Forecast 4.30% Previous 4.20
1:30pm AUD Trimmed Mean CPI m/m
Forecast 0.30% Previous 0.30%
1:30pm AUD Employment Change
Forecast 30.3K Previous -18.6K
1:30pm AUD Unemployment Rate
Forecast 4.40% Previous 4.50%
12:30am USD Core PCE Price Index m/m
Forecast 0.30% Previous 0.20%
12:30am USD Final GDP q/q
Forecast 1.60% Previous 1.60%
12:30am USD Final GDP Price Index q/q
Forecast 3.50% Previous 3.50%
12:30am USD Unemployment Claims
Forecast 226K Previous 229K
11:30am JPY Tokyo Core CPI y/y
Forecast 1.60% Previous 1.30%
2:00am USD Revised UoM Consumer Sentiment
Forecast 50 Previous 48.9
2:00am USD Revised UoM Inflation Expectations
Previous 4.60%
United States and Iran have made significant progress in peace talks with further discussions to be held this week. Markets haven’t completely turned “risk on” with negotiation risk weighing on market sentiment.
Read more →The US and Iran have remotely signed (electronically) a Memorandum of Understanding to end the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz. This comes ahead of schedule which means the agreement is now in effect. The AUD has been the strongest performer over the week on the main board.
Read more →Markets turned risk positive Monday on the news an interim peace agreement between the US and Iran had been made. Both parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which should allow the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US blockade on Iran.
Read more →