# In One Chart: Why The Australian Dollar Is The Worlds Riskiest Currency - Global Financial Market Review

> RBC analysis shows the Australian dollar is now the most volatile G10 currency and trades as a risk proxy against most emerging market currencies. Its sensitivity stems from exposure to China, iron ore production and trade tensions.

- Date: 2019-01-29 · published 2019-01-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/61375-in-one-chart-why-the-australian-dollar-is-the-worlds-riskiest-currency-global
- Commodities: [Australian Dollar (USD per AUD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/AUDUSD.md)

## Why it matters

The Aussie's tight link to China trade sentiment makes it a useful gauge of demand risk for Australian commodity exports, though it is routine currency commentary.

## Read by commodity

- AUDUSD: neutral

## Sources

- gfmreview.com: https://www.gfmreview.com/markets/in-one-chart-why-the-australian-dollar-is-the-world-s-riskiest-currency

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