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Page
Real Exchange Rate
Section
API Data Docs
Canonical URL
https://fxmacrodata.com/api-data-docs/aud/real_exchange_rate
Source
ABS/RBA
Last Updated
2016-06-30

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Taux de change réel (AUD)

Indicateur validé par des tests d'intégration.

Latest reading: 135.53 Index · Last updated: · Source: ABS/RBA

Category: Additional Indicators

API Endpoint

/api/v1/announcements/aud/real_exchange_rate

Optional Indicator Availability (AUD)

Optional indicators use per-currency fetcher capability checks and may be temporarily hidden while source coverage is being remediated.

foreign_reserves
Available
cb_assets
Available
inflation_mom
Unavailable Not implemented on this currency fetcher yet.

About Taux de change réel (AUD)

The real effective exchange rate (REER) for Australia adjusts the nominal aud exchange rate for inflation differentials with trading partners. It measures the true competitiveness of Australia's exports.

Why FX traders watch it

A rising REER means Australia's goods and services are becoming more expensive in real terms relative to its trading partners, potentially weighing on export competitiveness and the trade balance.

How to interpret the data

An overvalued REER is a warning sign: if Australia's exports become uncompetitive, the nominal aud may eventually depreciate to restore equilibrium. An undervalued REER can attract merger and acquisition (M&A) activity from foreign buyers.

Historical Taux de change réel (AUD)

Source: ABS/RBA  ·  Monthly  ·  Index

Data provided by FXMacroData via the /api/v1/announcements/aud/real_exchange_rate endpoint. For access, see pricing.

Data Source

Primary Source

ABS/RBA

Official Series ID

real_exchange_rate

Data Format and Properties

Data Frequency

Monthly

Unit of Measure

Index

JSON Response Structure

The endpoint returns a chronological list of observations in JSON format.

{
    "currency": "AUD",
    "indicator": "real_exchange_rate",
    "has_official_forecast": false,
    "start_date": "2023-01-01",
    "end_date": "2023-12-31",
    "data": [
        {
            "date": "2024-07-01",
            "val": 4.2,
            "announcement_datetime": 1722456000
        }
    ]
}

Request Parameters & Usage

Parameter Required Format Description
start_date NO YYYY-MM-DD Optional lower bound for the requested history.
end_date NO YYYY-MM-DD Optional upper bound. Defaults to the current date.
api_key CONDITIONAL string Required for non-USD announcement requests. USD announcement requests are public without an API key.

Example Usage

To retrieve Taux de change réel data for AUD from 2023:

GET https://fxmacrodata.com/api/v1/announcements/aud/real_exchange_rate?start_date=2023-01-01&end_date=2023-12-31&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is Australia Real Exchange Rate updated?
Real Exchange Rate for Australia is released on a monthly schedule by Reserve Bank of Australia (or the relevant national statistics agency). FXMacroData ingests each new value within seconds of the official publication and exposes the exact announcement timestamp on every record.
What unit is Real Exchange Rate reported in?
The series is published in Index. The exact unit is also returned on every API response under the indicator metadata.
Where does FXMacroData source Australia Real Exchange Rate data?
Data is fetched directly from Reserve Bank of Australia or the official national statistics publication for Australia. The source URL is preserved on every announcement record so downstream consumers can trace the value back to its primary release.
How do I query Real Exchange Rate for Australia via the API?
Issue a GET request to /api/v1/announcements/aud/real_exchange_rate?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY. The response contains a chronological list of observations with values, release dates, and announcement timestamps. USD announcement data is public; other currencies require a Professional API key.