RBA Exchange Rates as a JSON REST API

Endpoint

Sample request

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  "https://api.ausdata.io/v1/data/rba/exchange-rates?pair=USD&limit=30"

Sample response

{
  "data": [
    {
      "date": "2025-05-20",
      "pair": "USD",
      "rate": 0.6612
    }
  ],
  "meta": {
    "endpoint": "/v1/data/rba/exchange-rates",
    "source": {
      "name": "RBA",
      "url": "https://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/frequency/exchange-rates.html",
      "attribution": "(c) RBA, CC-BY 4.0"
    },
    "retrieved_at": "<ISO timestamp>"
  }
}

Response fields

Frequently asked questions

How do I query the Exchange Rates dataset via API?

Send a GET request to https://api.ausdata.io/v1/data/rba/exchange-rates with an Authorization: Bearer <your-key> header. The response is JSON with a data array and a meta block containing the source and retrieval timestamp. Get a free key at ausdata.io with 500 calls per month.

How often is the Exchange Rates data updated?

The Exchange Rates dataset is refreshed daily from Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The meta.retrieved_at field on every response tells you exactly when the underlying data was last pulled.

Is there a free tier for the RBA Exchange Rates API?

Yes. ausdata.io offers a free tier of 500 calls per month across every endpoint, including Exchange Rates. No credit card required. Paid plans start at $29 AUD per month for 10,000 calls.

What format does the Exchange Rates API return?

JSON, with a consistent envelope: a data field carrying the rows or object, and a meta field with the source agency, source URL, attribution string, and retrieved_at timestamp. UTF-8, ISO 8601 dates, CC-BY attribution included on every response.