Aussie shares rally to finish November up 4.5 per cent

For the month the ASX200 rose 4.52 per cent, breaking its three-month losing streak with its best monthly gain since January.

The index is now back in the green for the year, up 0.7 per cent.

The Australian dollar was buying 66.39 US cents, from 66.44 US cents at Wednesday's ASX close.