A graphic that displays the dollar performance against other currencies reveals that economic developments had mixed results on currency exchanges. The third quarter of 2023 marked a period of disinflation in the euro area, while China's projected growth was projected to go up. The United States economy was said to have a relatively strong performance in Q3 2023, although growing capital market interest rate and the resumption of student loan repayments might dampen this growth at the end of 2023. A relatively weak Japanese yen Q3 2023 saw pressure from investors towards Japanese authorities on how they would respond to the situation surrounding the Japanese yen. The USD/JPY rate was close to ***, whereas analysts suspected it should be around ** given the country's purchase power parity. The main reason for this disparity is said to be the differences in central bank interest rates between the United States, the euro area, and Japan. Any future aggressive changes from, especially the U.S. Fed might lower those differences. Financial markets responded somewhat disappoint when Japan did not announce major plans to tackle the situation. Potential rent decreases in 2024 Central bank rates peak in 2023, although it is expected that some of these will decline in early 2024. That said, analysts expect overall policies will remain restrictive. For example, the Bank of England's interest rate remained unchanged at **** percent in Q3 2023. It is believed the United Kingdom's central bank will ease its interest rate in 2024 but less than either the U.S. Fed or the European Central Bank. This should be a positive development for the pound compared to either the euro or the dollar.

This table contains 45 series, with data for years 1950 - 2015 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2016-01-05. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 items: Canada ...), Type of currency (45 items: United States dollar; noon spot rate; average; Danish krone; noon spot rate; average; French franc; noon spot rate; average; Belgian franc; noon spot rate; average ...).

Official Exchange Rate: Period Average: Local Currency to USD data was reported at 23.179 USD/CZK in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.220 USD/CZK for 2024. Official Exchange Rate: Period Average: Local Currency to USD data is updated yearly, averaging 23.357 USD/CZK from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2025, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.616 USD/CZK in 2000 and a record low of 17.068 USD/CZK in 2008. Official Exchange Rate: Period Average: Local Currency to USD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.World Bank.GEM: Foreign Exchange Rates: Annual. Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).

This table contains 27 series, with data starting from 1981 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada) Type of currency (27 items: Australian dollar, monthly average; Brazilian real, monthly average; Chinese renminbi, monthly average; European euro, monthly average; ...).

Abstract

Currency exchange rate is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual rate trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes currency exchange rate estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: North, South, Artibonite, Centre, South-East, Grande'Anse, North-East, West, North-West, Market Average

Graph and download economic data for Canadian Dollars to U.S. Dollar Spot Exchange Rate (DEXCAUS) from 1971-01-04 to 2025-06-13 about Canada, exchange rate, currency, rate, and USA.

BD: Official Rate: End of Period: SDR per National Currency data was reported at 0.006 BDT/XDR in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.007 BDT/XDR for 2023. BD: Official Rate: End of Period: SDR per National Currency data is updated yearly, averaging 0.015 BDT/XDR from Dec 1972 (Median) to 2024, with 53 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.114 BDT/XDR in 1972 and a record low of 0.006 BDT/XDR in 2024. BD: Official Rate: End of Period: SDR per National Currency data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.IMF.IFS: Foreign Exchange Rates: Annual.

Abstract

Currency exchange rate is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual rate trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes currency exchange rate estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: Central Region, Southern Region, Northern Region, Market Average

Graph and download economic data for Malaysian Ringgit to U.S. Dollar Spot Exchange Rate (AEXMAUS) from 1971 to 2024 about Malaysia, exchange rate, currency, rate, and USA.

As of August 1, 2023, one U.S. dollar could buy 21,021.7 Sierra Leonean leones (SLL), the highest exchange rate among the African currencies. Furthermore, one U.S. dollar corresponded to 758.9 Nigerian naira (NGN), 30.85 Egyptian pounds (EGP), 18.03 South African rand (ZAR), and 9.86 Moroccan dirhams (MAD) as of the same date.

Exchange rates and inflation: a case study of West African countries

Exchange rates can affect a country's inflation rate and the purchasing power of its currency. If a country's currency depreciates significantly, it can lead to higher inflation as the cost of imported goods and services increases. Indeed, the inflation rate in Sierra Leone increased steeply over the past two years. The IMF further estimates that inflation will continue to rise before falling again. This high inflation and other factors also led to the depreciation of the SLL. Furthermore, a regional perspective showed that Nigeria and Liberia faced similar high inflation rates.

Businesses' strategies for tackling inflation

Unfavorable exchange rates negatively impact countries' economies. It does this in various ways, including limiting businesses' ability to grow. Issues such as inflation affect purchasing power and businesses' investment decisions. In 2023, a survey revealed that a substantial number of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) employed various measures to offset the impact of inflation. Approximately 36 percent of these businesses tapped into their personal savings to bolster their operations, while another 32 percent opted to scale down their business activities.

Graph and download economic data for Indian Rupees to U.S. Dollar Spot Exchange Rate (EXINUS) from Jan 1973 to May 2025 about India, exchange rate, currency, rate, and USA.

Key information about Kenya Exchange Rate against USD

• Kenya Exchange Rate against USD averaged 137.240 (USD/KES) in May 2023, compared with 134.395 USD/KES in the previous month.
• Kenya Exchange Rate against USD data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to May 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 137.240 in May 2023 and a record low of 6.900 in Dec 1973.

• In the latest reports, Kenya Short Term Interest Rate: Monthly Average: Treasury Bills Rate: 91 Days was reported at 9.760 % pa in Mar 2023.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Treasury Bonds Rate: 10 Years) was reported at 13.490 % pa in May 2022.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Central Bank Rediscount Rate) was set at 9.500 % pa in May 2023.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Official Exchange Rate: Period Average: Local Currency to USD data was reported at 1.810 USD/BAM in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.808 USD/BAM for 2024. Bosnia and Herzegovina Official Exchange Rate: Period Average: Local Currency to USD data is updated yearly, averaging 1.689 USD/BAM from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.173 USD/BAM in 2001 and a record low of 0.014 USD/BAM in 1995. Bosnia and Herzegovina Official Exchange Rate: Period Average: Local Currency to USD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bosnia and Herzegovina – Table BA.World Bank.GEM: Foreign Exchange Rates: Annual. Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).

Abstract

Currency exchange rate is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual rate trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes currency exchange rate estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: North Darfur, Blue Nile, Northern, Nile, Eastern Darfur, West Kordofan, Gedaref, West Darfur, North Kordofan, South Kordofan, Kassala, Khartoum, White Nile, South Darfur, Red Sea, Sennar, Al Gezira, Central Darfur, Market Average

The USD/VND exchange rate fell to 26,042.5000 on June 9, 2025, down 0.04% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Vietnamese Dong has weakened 0.28%, and is down by 2.47% over the last 12 months. Vietnamese Dong - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

Czech Republic CZ: Official Rate: End of Period: National Currency per USD data was reported at 24.237 USD/CZK in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.376 USD/CZK for 2023. Czech Republic CZ: Official Rate: End of Period: National Currency per USD data is updated yearly, averaging 22.727 USD/CZK from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2024, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.813 USD/CZK in 2000 and a record low of 18.078 USD/CZK in 2007. Czech Republic CZ: Official Rate: End of Period: National Currency per USD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.IMF.IFS: Foreign Exchange Rates: Annual.

Graph and download economic data for Singapore Dollars to U.S. Dollar Spot Exchange Rate (DEXSIUS) from 1981-01-02 to 2025-05-30 about Singapore, exchange rate, currency, rate, and USA.

Prices for USDJPY US Dollar Japanese Yen including live quotes, historical charts and news. USDJPY US Dollar Japanese Yen was last updated by Trading Economics this June 9 of 2025.

The USD/CAD exchange rate rose to 1.3700 on June 9, 2025, up 0.03% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Canadian Dollar has strengthened 1.96%, and is up by 0.44% over the last 12 months. Canadian Dollar - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

Forex daily volume was nearly six billion U.S. dollars for the USD currency, an amount three times higher than for the euro (EUR). The forex - or foreign exchange market - turnover per day is a figure that is not often measured, only once every three years. No figures are available for 2020, for instance. What figures are available, however, indicate that the USD currency far outweighs that of many other currencies all over the world.

What is the forex market?

The forex market is based on the fluctuations in the value of currency interest rates. For example, the U.S. dollar performs differently against other major currencies. If one can properly predict these fluctuations, they can buy a weaker currency with a stronger one. After the currencies rebalance, the original currency will be worth more terms of the exchange rate, giving the investor a profit. There are many foreign exchange trading services, including many multinational banks which already work in multiple currencies.

Other currency trading functions

Countries and central banks often hold foreign currencies. These international reserves help facilitate the transactions in international trade, which is one reason China’s foreign reserves are so high. Countries can buy and sell foreign currencies to maintain a particular exchange rate. This is necessary for currencies which are pegged to another currency, such as the U.S. dollar. However, some countries are accused of exchange rate manipulation in order to make their exports seem more attractive. Finally, certain currencies are considered safer. Citizens and firms in a country with an unstable currency will buy these currencies to avoid volatility, or even hyperinflation, in their home currency.