Key events in the tumultuous life of the floated Aussie dollar

Punching above its weight? The Aussie dollar has captured the attention of Australians and international investors alike. Rebecca Le May/AAP

To navigate the timeline below, hover your mouse on the right (and on the left to move back).

Further reading

The float Australia had to have?

Intervene or wait? The RBA faces a tricky path to a lower dollar

Reasons we should expect a lower Australian dollar

The boom has made the dollar a dazzler, but Australia is hardly a safe haven

Explainer: what a strong Australian dollar actually means

Major influences on the Australian dollar exchange rate - Reserve Bank of Australia

Understanding the appreciation of the Australian dollar and its policy implications - Australian Treasury

Triennial central bank survey: Foreign exchange turnover in April 2013 - Bank for International Settlements

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