The Aussie fell after mixed China trade data on Friday as imports came in lower than expected and weighed on the demand outlook from Australia's top trade partner.

AUD/USD fell 0.15% to 0.7880, while USD/JPY dipped 0.01% to 111.26.

China reported trade data for December with exports up 10.9%, compared to a gain of 9.1% seen, imports posted a 4.5% rise, compared to a 13.0% increase expected and the trade balance came in at $54.69 billion surplus, compared to surplus of $37 billion seen.