New Zealand Dollar to US Dollar exchange rate

As of 2026-07-08, 1 New Zealand Dollar equals 0.570563 US Dollar at the mid-market exchange rate. This is the fairest reference rate — the midpoint between what buyers and sellers are paying on global currency markets.

Businesses importing from the United States into New Zealand watch the NZD/USD rate to hedge costs and set prices in local currency.

New Zealand Dollar (NZD, NZ$): The New Zealand Dollar is a commodity currency sensitive to dairy and agricultural export prices. It is the official currency of New Zealand.

US Dollar (USD, $): The US Dollar is the world's primary reserve currency and the most traded currency on global foreign-exchange markets. It is used in the United States.

Exchange rates respond to interest-rate decisions by central banks such as Reserve Bank of New Zealand and Federal Reserve, inflation data, trade balances, and geopolitical events.

For NZD/USD specifically, shifts in capital flows between New Zealand and the United States, changes in commodity prices, and differences in economic growth rates all contribute to daily rate movements.

Over the past 30 days, NZD/USD traded between 0.563793 and 0.585699, with the pair losing 1.71% overall. The current rate of 0.570563 sits below the 30-day midpoint of 0.574746.

Historical context helps you judge whether today's rate is relatively strong or weak, but past performance does not predict future movements. Always compare the rate you are offered against the mid-market figure shown here.

Banks and card providers typically add a 1–4% margin on top of the mid-market rate shown on this page, plus fixed transfer fees. Before exchanging NZD for USD, compare the final amount you will receive — not just the headline rate.

For larger amounts, specialist money-transfer services often beat bank rates. For travel, prepaid multi-currency cards or local ATMs may offer competitive rates depending on your bank's foreign-transaction fees.