Last updated: Nov 5, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC
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Local Purchasing Power
NZ$1.76 ≈
- 0.5 rides of bus ticket in Auckland 🚌
- 0.4 cups of flat white in Auckland ☕
- 0.3 meat pies in Auckland 🥧
30-Day Trend
USD to NZD is 2.31% stronger than 30 days ago
7-Day Trend
Exchange rate movement over the past week
Understanding USD to NZD Exchange Rates
The US Dollar (USD) to New Zealand Dollar (NZD) exchange rate reflects the relationship between the world's reserve currency and a commodity-dependent island economy. USD/NZD is heavily influenced by dairy prices (New Zealand's largest export sector), Reserve Bank of New Zealand monetary policy, China's economic conditions (New Zealand's top trading partner), US Federal Reserve policy decisions, and global commodity market sentiment. When dairy prices surge or China's economy thrives, the Kiwi typically strengthens, while US interest rate hikes or global risk aversion often push the dollar higher against the NZD.