Euro Area Exchange Rate
Aug 2026 · Monthly
The euro-area official period-average exchange rate fell to 0.862603 LCU per USD in August 2026 from 0.875856 in July. The rate remains above the year-ago level of 0.859768 and is well above the all-time low of 0.634154 recorded in July 2008, according to the Bank for International Settlements.
source: Bank for International Settlements
The euro area's official period-average exchange rate against the US dollar was 0.8626 in August 2026, down from 0.8759 in July. The reading remains closer to the all-time low of 0.6342 from July 2008 than to the all-time high of 1.4841 from March 1985. Monthly observations extend back to June 1974.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.86 per USD | 0.88 per USD | 1.48 per USDMar 1985 | 0.63 per USDJul 2008 | 1974 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Exchange Rate in Euro Area averaged 0.85 per USD from 1974 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 1.48 per USD in Mar 1985 and a record low of 0.63 per USD in Jul 2008. The series is reported monthly with history from 1974.
This indicator measures the euro area period-average exchange rate of the domestic currency against the US dollar, expressed as local currency units per US dollar. It is compiled monthly and represents the average rate over the calendar month. The series begins in June 1974 and provides a long-run record of the euro area's official bilateral dollar exchange rate.
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