Founder

Justin Rampono

Justin is a financial services professional with over 20 years of experience in foreign exchange. He has worked in all levels of industry from banks to corporates to startups.

Most recently, he founded, built and sold thecurrencyshop.com.au, thecurrencyshop.co.nz and exiap.com

Qualifications

FINSIA Graduate Diploma ­ Applied, Finance and Investment 2002 - 2006 Curtin University Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance 1996 - 2000

Previous Experience

Founder
The Currency Shop
Helping clients save money by comparing exchange rates from foreign exchange companies and driving them better deal.

Articles written by Justin Rampono

Currency Exchange on Your Trip to Japan

Japan is one of the most popular tourist destinations this year. Despite a flood of tourists arriving, it may come as a bit of a surprise that it isn’t that easy to exchange your money. Your currency exchange options will change depending on where you are in Japan too. While airports always have money changers, it isn’t aways the cheapest option.

Currency in Australia

A Travel Money Guide to Australia When visiting Australia, most tourists use a mixture of cash and cards. Although the use of cash is on the decline in Australia, the vast majority of shops and tourist attractions will accept hard currency as payment. This guide is a quick look at the currency used in Australia.   What Currency is Used in Australia? The only currency used in Australia is the Australian dollar, which has been the official currency since 1966. Before 1966, Australians used British notes and coins. Outside of ‘mainland’ Australia, the Australian dollar or ‘Aussie Dollar’ is used […]

2024 AUD EUR Forecasts

The Australian dollar is facing a mixed outlook against the Euro in 2024. The Australian dollar (AUD) has struggled against the Euro (EUR) in recent months. The EUR, which is the official currency of 19 of the 27 European Union (EU) member countries, peaked above €65.6¢ in January 2023. But it then saw a consistent decline, falling below the €60¢ barrier in the second half of the year. There are mixed forces at play which affect the value of the Euro, which covers a diverse area including the major economies of Germany, France and Italy

2024 AUD NZD Forecasts

The outlook for the Australian dollar (AUD) against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is relatively flat in 2024. New Zealand is a relatively small country but its currency punches above its weight. The New Zealand dollar (NZD) is traded on global exchange markets far more than the country’s relative share of global GDP. Its value is also of crucial interest to Australians, given New Zealand remains our most popular travel destination. In 2022-23, Australians made more than 1.19 million trips to the country, according to ABS data. While the two countries have close cultural and economic links, the exchange rate […]

2024 AUD GBP Forecasts

The Australian dollar (AUD) has been on a wild ride against the British Pound (GBP) in 2023 but 2024 may spell a different story. The Australian dollar (AUD) weakened considerably against the British Pound (GBP) in 2023 but it could strengthen slightly in 2024. The AUD peaked at almost 58p in February 2023, before sinking to almost 50p in August as multiple economic factors weighed down sentiment. The relative weakness in the Australian dollar has made the cost of travel more expensive for many Australians, with the United Kingdom our fourth most popular international destination, according to ABS data.