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It’s been a rocky 2016 economically with the flash crash of the pound that followed Brexit, leaving it at near parity with the Euro and then the short-lived weakening of the US dollar that followed Trump’s successful presidential campaign in the USA.
While the Trump election didn’t affect conversion prices astronomically, Britain took a big hit, making it our game-changer in terms of places we can finally visit without breaking the bank.
It’s not the only currency the Australian dollar is stronger against at the moment, either. We compared currencies around the world to see where the Aussie dollar has seen the biggest growth to determine where you can go to get more bang for your buck in 2017.
You’ll now get 20 extra British Pounds for every 100 that you would have gotten last year. That's equal to a bottle of champers or an extra round of pints at the pub.
Travellers, take advantage of the moment to see this nation of medieval castles and ornate palaces for less because we’re not sure how long this beaut exchange rate will last.
Couple that with super cheap flights to South America on airlines like LATAM and Qantas and you’ll be eating Choripans and empanadas for next to nix for days.
And with flights to the neighbouring city of Los Angeles constantly dropping, why not double down and capture both cities in the one trip? Just a thought...
This year you’re looking to get 11.74% more tenge in this unassuming Central Asian location. If a “stan” is on your bucket list, 2017 is looking like the year to tick this one off.
On top being one of the cheapest places to travel for Australians, China is also one of the cheapest to fly to from Australia. This is thanks to budget airlines like AirAsia who have been offering flights to China for under $500 throughout 2016.
Island hopping to the tune of its calypso and soca music isn’t all you’ll be doing on these islands. You’ll be dancing too, since you’ll be getting 8.74% more for your dollar here this year.
It’s also a top place to go if you’re searching for that picture perfect white Christmas or to catch the elusive northern lights. Just sayin’.
Colour and culture abound in this diverse and beautiful country. Its booming tourism industry has seen an improvement to its infrastructure, increasing accessibility to the country’s highlights - which you can see for a touch less than last year with the strong Aussie dollar in hand.
That’s not just thanks to the attractive conversion rate either, as flight prices to the South East Asian country have been selling at under $500 return from cities like Perth on luxury carriers like Qantas.
Whether you’re here to pay worship in the country’s monasteries or pay homage to its mountainous treks, a trip to Nepal is a life-changing experience. Its people are as diverse as the landscape, drawing from many ethnic backgrounds with traditions that have been maintained due to the country having never been colonised.
Currency | 1 December 2015 exchange rate (equal to AUD$1) | 1 December 2016 exchange rate (equal to AUD$1) | Percentage increase |
---|---|---|---|
Argentine Peso | 7.1 | 11.73 | 65.21% |
Mexican Peso | 12.1 | 15.4 | 27% |
Great British Pound | 0.49 | 0.59 | 20.41% |
Kazakhstani Tenge | 225.17 | 251.62 | 11.74% |
Chinese Yuan | 4.69 | 5.1 | 8.74% |
Trinidad Dollar | 4.69 | 4.99 | 8.30% |
Swedish Krona | 6.37 | 6.85 | 7.54% |
Iranian Rial | 22175 | 23792 | 7.29% |
Malaysian Ringgit | 3.09 | 3.31 | 7.12% |
Nepalese Rupee | 77.9 | 81 | 4% |
We understand costs incurred when on holiday can vary greatly from the cost to get to said holiday. So where can you go that won’t take your month’s pay cheque to fly to?
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