The US dollar index of March 4, 2026, was lower than it was in October 2025, although still above the level in June 2025, the lowest value in the current year. This reveals itself in a historical graphic on the past 50 years, measuring the relative strength of the U.S. dollar. This metric is different from other FX graphics that compare the U.S. dollar against other currencies. By March 4, 2025, the DXY index was around 98,97 points. The history of the DXY Index The index shown here – often referred to with the code DXY or USDX -measures the value of the U.S. dollar compared to a basket of six other foreign currencies. This basket includes the euro, the Swiss franc, the Japanese yen, the Canadian dollar, the British pound, and the Swedish króna. The index was created in 1973, after the arrival of the petrodollar and the dissolution of the Bretton Woods Agreement. Today, most of these currencies remain connected to the United States' largest trade partners. The relevance of the DXY Index The index focuses on trade and the strength of the U.S. dollar against specific currencies. It's less about inflation or devaluation, which is measured in alternative metrics like the Big Mac Index. Indeed, as the methodology behind the DXY Index has only been updated once – when the euro arrived in 1999 – some argue this composition is not accurate to the current state of the world. The price development of the U.S. dollar affects many things, including commodity prices in general.

The EUR/USD exchange rate fell to 1.1711 on April 28, 2026, down 0.09% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD has strengthened 2.13%, and is up by 2.86% over the last 12 months. Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on April of 2026.

The USD/BRL exchange rate fell to 4.9834 on April 27, 2026, down 0.49% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has strengthened 5.35%, and is up by 11.88% over the last 12 months. Brazilian Real - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on April of 2026.