COMPARATIVE $ AUD VS $ USD EXCHANGE RATES & AUD / KG
As the Californian industry sells almost the majority of the world’ s almonds, the global price is quoted in US dollars per pound. The return for the Australian almonds in our local currency is heavily influenced by the prevailing exchange rate between the Australian dollar and the US dollar. A strong Australian dollar delivers lower returns while a comparatively weaker Australian dollar delivers better returns once the US dollar price is converted. During 2025-26, the Australian dollar remained relatively stable in the mid to high US $ 0.60s. It should be noted that with farm inputs sourced from overseas such as fertilizer and orchard machinery, on-farm costs increased with a weaker Australian dollar.
CURRENCY IMPACT ON PRICE, EG: NPX23-25 2010-26
The chart below plots the US dollar price per pound of Nonpareil Extra No. 1 grade 2010-2025 against the Australian dollar price per kilogram for the same product.
AUD 18.00
Currency impact on price, Eg: NPX23-25 2010-26
USD 6.00
AUD 16.00
USD 5.00
AUD 14.00
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AUD 12.00 |
USD 4.00 |
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AUD / kg |
AUD 10.00 |
USD 3.00 |
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AUD 8.00 |
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AUD 6.00 |
USD 2.00 |
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AUD 4.00 |
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USD 1.00 |
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AUD 2.00 |
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AUD 0.00
30-Sep-10
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30-Sep-25 |
USD 0.00 |
AUD AUD / kg/ kg NPX 23 / 25 FOB USD / lb NPX 23-25 FOB USD / lb
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