When converted to the value of one US dollar in 2020, goods and services that cost one dollar in 1700 would cost just over 63 dollars in 2020, this means that one dollar in 1700 was worth approximately 63 times more than it is today. This data can be used to calculate how much goods and services from the years shown would cost today, by multiplying the price from then by the number shown in the graph. For example, an item that cost 50 dollars in 1970 would theoretically cost 335.5 US dollars in 2020 (50 x 6.71 = 335.5), although it is important to remember that the prices of individual goods and services inflate at different rates than currency, therefore this graph must only be used as a guide.

The DXY exchange rate fell to 98.6941 on August 1, 2025, down 1.27% from the previous session. Over the past month, the United States Dollar has strengthened 1.98%, but it's down by 4.38% over the last 12 months. United States Dollar - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

The US dollar index of February 2025 was higher than it was in 2024, although below the peak in late 2022. 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 July 15, 2025, the DXY index was around 98.01 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 less on 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.

Inflation Rate in the United States increased to 2.70 percent in June from 2.40 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar in U.S. City Average (CUUR0000SA0R) from Jan 1913 to Jun 2025 about urban, consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

In economics, the inflation rate is a measure of the change in price of a basket of goods. The most common measure being the consumer price index. It is the percentage rate of change in price level over time, and also indicates the rate of decrease in the purchasing power of money. The annual rate of inflation for 2023, was 4.1 percent higher in the United States when compared to the previous year. More information on inflation and the consumer price index can be found on our dedicated topic page. Additionally, the monthly rate of inflation in the United States can be accessed here. Inflation and purchasing power Inflation is a key economic indicator, and gives economists and consumers alike a look at changes in prices in the wider economy. For example, if an average pair of socks costs 100 dollars one year and 105 dollars the following year, the inflation rate is five percent. This means the amount of goods an individual can purchase with a unit of currency has decreased. This concept is often referred to as purchasing power. The data presents the average rate of inflation in a year, whereas the monthly measure of inflation measures the change in prices compared with prices one year ago. For example, monthly inflation in the U.S. reached a peak in June 2022 at 9.1 percent. This means that prices were 9.1 percent higher than they were in June of 2021. The purchasing power is the extent to which a person has available funds to make purchases. The Big Mac Index has been published by The Economist since 1986 and exemplifies purchasing power on a global scale, allowing us to see note the differences between different countries currencies. Switzerland for example, has the most expensive Big Mac in the world, costing consumers 6.71 U.S. dollars as of July 2022, whereas a Big Mac cost 5.15 dollars in the United States, and 4.77 dollars in the Euro area. One of the most important tools in influencing the rate of inflation is interest rates. The Federal Reserve of the United States has the capacity to make changes to the federal interest rate . Changes to the rate of inflation are thought to be an imbalance between supply and demand. After COVID-19 related lockdowns came to an end there was a sudden increase in demand for goods and services with consumers having more funds than usual thanks to reduced spending during lockdown and government funded economic support. Additionally, supply-chain related bottlenecks also due to lockdowns around the world and the Russian invasion of Ukraine meant that there was a decrease in the supply of goods and services. By increasing the interest rate, the Federal Reserve aims to reduce spending, and thus bring demand back into balance with supply.

Interactive historical chart showing the daily Euro - U.S. Dollar (EURUSD) exchange rate back to 1999.

The USD/CAD exchange rate fell to 1.3786 on August 1, 2025, down 0.52% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Canadian Dollar has weakened 1.45%, but it's up by 0.62% over the last 12 months. Canadian Dollar - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

The total value of U.S. dollars in circulation saw significant growth between 2000 and 2024, with 100-dollar bills making up the bulk of the total. By December 31, 2024, the value of 100-dollar bills in circulation surpassed *** trillion U.S. dollars. In comparison, the total value of U.S. currency in circulation in 2024 was around *** trillion U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for Inflation, consumer prices for the United States (FPCPITOTLZGUSA) from 1960 to 2024 about consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index (DTWEXBGS) from 2006-01-02 to 2025-07-25 about trade-weighted, broad, exchange rate, currency, goods, services, rate, indexes, and USA.

Inflation is generally defined as the continued increase in the average prices of goods and services in a given region. Following the extremely high global inflation experienced in the 1980s and 1990s, global inflation has been relatively stable since the turn of the millennium, usually hovering between three and five percent per year. There was a sharp increase in 2008 due to the global financial crisis now known as the Great Recession, but inflation was fairly stable throughout the 2010s, before the current inflation crisis began in 2021. Recent years Despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the global inflation rate fell to 3.26 percent in the pandemic's first year, before rising to 4.66 percent in 2021. This increase came as the impact of supply chain delays began to take more of an effect on consumer prices, before the Russia-Ukraine war exacerbated this further. A series of compounding issues such as rising energy and food prices, fiscal instability in the wake of the pandemic, and consumer insecurity have created a new global recession, and global inflation in 2024 is estimated to have reached 5.76 percent. This is the highest annual increase in inflation since 1996. Venezuela Venezuela is the country with the highest individual inflation rate in the world, forecast at around 200 percent in 2022. While this is figure is over 100 times larger than the global average in most years, it actually marks a decrease in Venezuela's inflation rate, which had peaked at over 65,000 percent in 2018. Between 2016 and 2021, Venezuela experienced hyperinflation due to the government's excessive spending and printing of money in an attempt to curve its already-high inflation rate, and the wave of migrants that left the country resulted in one of the largest refugee crises in recent years. In addition to its economic problems, political instability and foreign sanctions pose further long-term problems for Venezuela. While hyperinflation may be coming to an end, it remains to be seen how much of an impact this will have on the economy, how living standards will change, and how many refugees may return in the coming years.

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.

Brazil REER: 15 Group Currency: Consumer Price Index (CPI): FIPE: US Dollar data was reported at 173.300 Jun1994=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 174.540 Jun1994=100 for Feb 2025. Brazil REER: 15 Group Currency: Consumer Price Index (CPI): FIPE: US Dollar data is updated monthly, averaging 108.980 Jun1994=100 from Jan 1988 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 447 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 221.130 Jun1994=100 in Oct 2002 and a record low of 67.620 Jun1994=100 in Jul 1996. Brazil REER: 15 Group Currency: Consumer Price Index (CPI): FIPE: US Dollar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.MG004: Real Effective Exchange Rate Index. Notes: The drop of the index means exchange rate appreciationA queda do índice significa valorização da taxa de câmbio

Interactive historical chart showing the daily U.S. Dollar - Singapore Dollar (USDSGD) exchange rate back to 1991.

Key information about US Real Effective Exchange Rate

• United States Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER: Jan2006=100: Month Avg: United States) was 121.8 in Feb 2025, compared with the number of 122.7 in the previous month.
• US Real Effective Exchange Rate data is updated monthly and averaged 122.7 from Jan 2006 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 122.7 in Jan 2025 and a record low of 83.9 in Jul 2011.

Federal Reserve Board provides Real Effective Exchange Rate with base January 2006=100. CPI is used as a deflator. An increase in REER indicates reduced competitiveness for the reporting economy. Due to lack of historical data, the indicator cannot be recalculated with base 2005=100.


Related information about US Real Effective Exchange Rate

• In the latest reports, US Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Treasury Bills: 3 Months was reported at 4.2 % pa in Feb 2025.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Effective Federal Funds Rate) was set at 4.3 % pa in Feb 2025.

Key information about Canada Exchange Rate against USD

• Canada Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.352 (USD/CAD) in May 2023, compared with 1.348 USD/CAD in the previous month.
• Canada Exchange Rate against USD data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to May 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 1.600 in Jan 2002 and a record low of 0.948 in Oct 1959.

CEIC extends history for monthly average Exchange Rate against USD. Federal Reserve Board provides average Exchange Rate against USD. Exchange Rate against USD prior to January 1971 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Key information about Canada Exchange Rate against USD

• In the latest reports, Canada Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Treasury Bills Yield: 3 Months was reported at 4.590 % pa in May 2023.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Government Benchmark Bonds Yield: Month End: 10 Years) was reported at 3.180 % pa in May 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Overnight Target Rate) was set at 4.500 % pa in May 2023.

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.

The total value of currency in circulation in the United States reached approximately *** trillion U.S. dollars in 2023, marking a slight increase from the previous year. Over the observed period, the value of currency rose steadily, with a notable spike in 2020. In 2023, the overall value of 100-dollar bills in circulation accounted for **** trillion U.S. dollars.

Key information about Australia Exchange Rate against USD

• Australia Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.505 (USD/AUD) in May 2023, compared with 1.495 USD/AUD in the previous month.
• Australia Exchange Rate against USD data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to May 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 1.994 in Apr 2001 and a record low of 0.673 in Mar 1974.

CEIC extends history for monthly average Exchange Rate against USD. Federal Reserve Board provides average Exchange Rate against USD. Exchange Rate against USD prior to January 1971 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Key information about Australia Exchange Rate against USD

• In the latest reports, Australia Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Bank Acceptance Bills Rates: 90 days was reported at 4.042 % pa in May 2023.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Government Bond Yield: Australian Government: 10 Years) was reported at 3.500 % pa in May 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Cash Target Rate) was set at 3.600 % pa in Apr 2023.