The benchmark interest rate in the United States was last recorded at 4.50 percent. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Fed Funds Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for Canadian Dollars to U.S. Dollar Spot Exchange Rate (DEXCAUS) from 1971-01-04 to 2025-07-03 about Canada, 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.

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 ...).

Graph and download economic data for Singapore Dollars to U.S. Dollar Spot Exchange Rate (DEXSIUS) from 1981-01-02 to 2025-07-03 about Singapore, exchange rate, currency, rate, and USA.

United States US: Real Effective Exchange Rate Index data was reported at 117.451 2010=100 in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 117.772 2010=100 for 2016. United States US: Real Effective Exchange Rate Index data is updated yearly, averaging 108.785 2010=100 from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2017, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 147.640 2010=100 in 1985 and a record low of 95.102 2010=100 in 2011. United States US: Real Effective Exchange Rate Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Exchange Rates and Real Effective Exchange Rates. Real effective exchange rate is the nominal effective exchange rate (a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of several foreign currencies) divided by a price deflator or index of costs.; ; International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics.; ;

Household Saving Rate in the United States decreased to 4.50 percent in May from 4.90 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Personal Savings Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity, Quoted on an Investment Basis (DGS30) from 1977-02-15 to 2025-07-10 about 30-year, maturity, Treasury, interest rate, interest, 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 July 14 of 2025.

Ghana Foreign Exchange Rate: End of Period: US Dollar data was reported at 4.951 GHS/USD in Jan 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.820 GHS/USD for Dec 2018. Ghana Foreign Exchange Rate: End of Period: US Dollar data is updated monthly, averaging 1.967 GHS/USD from Jul 2007 (Median) to Jan 2019, with 139 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.951 GHS/USD in Jan 2019 and a record low of 0.929 GHS/USD in Jul 2007. Ghana Foreign Exchange Rate: End of Period: US Dollar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Ghana. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.M007: Foreign Exchange Rates.

Graph and download economic data for Exchange Rate to U.S. Dollar for Tanzania (FXRATETZA618NUPN) from 1950 to 2010 about Tanzania, exchange rate, currency, rate, and USA.

U.S. Exchange Rate: 31 years of historical data from 1994 to 2025.

India Foreign Exchange Rate: Export Good: US Dollar data was reported at 71.250 INR/USD in 20 Nov 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 71.250 INR/USD for 19 Nov 2018. India Foreign Exchange Rate: Export Good: US Dollar data is updated daily, averaging 61.950 INR/USD from Feb 2011 (Median) to 20 Nov 2018, with 2850 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.000 INR/USD in 15 Nov 2018 and a record low of 43.900 INR/USD in 31 Aug 2011. India Foreign Exchange Rate: Export Good: US Dollar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Interest and Foreign Exchange Rates – Table IN.MC005: Foreign Exchange Rate: Export Good.

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.

CEIC extends history for monthly average Exchange Rate against USD. Central Bank of Kenya provides average Exchange Rate against USD. Exchange Rate against USD prior to January 2000 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Key information about Kenya Exchange Rate against USD

• 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.

United States Spot Exchange Rate: Canadian Dollar to US Dollar data was reported at 1.300 CAD/USD in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.303 CAD/USD for Sep 2018. United States Spot Exchange Rate: Canadian Dollar to US Dollar data is updated monthly, averaging 1.211 CAD/USD from Jan 1971 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 574 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.600 CAD/USD in Jan 2002 and a record low of 0.955 CAD/USD in Jul 2011. United States Spot Exchange Rate: Canadian Dollar to US Dollar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.M015: Spot Exchange Rate.

The yield on US 8 Week Bill Bond Yield rose to 4.45% on July 1, 2025, marking a 0.04 percentage point increase from the previous session. Over the past month, the yield has edged up by 0.13 points, though it remains 0.93 points lower than a year ago, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States 8 Week Bill Yield.

Prices for IQDUSD Iraqi Dinar US Dollar including live quotes, historical charts and news. IQDUSD Iraqi Dinar US Dollar was last updated by Trading Economics this July 13 of 2025.

U.S. inflation rate for 2023 was 4.13%, a 3.88% decline from 2022.

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<li>U.S. inflation rate for 2022 was <strong>8.00%</strong>, a <strong>3.3% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>U.S. inflation rate for 2021 was <strong>4.70%</strong>, a <strong>3.46% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>U.S. inflation rate for 2020 was <strong>1.23%</strong>, a <strong>0.58% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.

Graph and download economic data for U.S. Dollars to U.K. Pound Sterling Spot Exchange Rate (DEXUSUK) from 1971-01-04 to 2025-07-03 about United Kingdom, exchange rate, currency, rate, and USA.

United States Spot Exchange Rate: US Dollar to Irish Punt data was reported at 1.443 USD/IEP in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.459 USD/IEP for Oct 2018. United States Spot Exchange Rate: US Dollar to Irish Punt data is updated monthly, averaging 1.583 USD/IEP from Jan 1971 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 575 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.618 USD/IEP in Mar 1972 and a record low of 0.942 USD/IEP in Feb 1985. United States Spot Exchange Rate: US Dollar to Irish Punt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.M015: Spot Exchange Rate.