India Exchange Rate
Aug 2026 · Monthly
The Indian rupee fell to 95.4741 per US dollar in August from 95.821 in July, according to the International Monetary Fund, marking a retreat from the record high set in July. The August reading is the third-highest in the past 12 months and remains well above the 87.518 seen a year earlier, with the series dating back to January 1957 and the all-time low of 4.7619 recorded in May 1966. The rupee has traded above 90 per USD since March 2026.
source: International Monetary Fund
India's official period-average exchange rate against the US dollar was 95.47411 rupees per dollar in August 2026, easing from 95.821 in July 2026. That prior reading was the all-time high for the monthly series. The latest value remains below that peak and stands far above the all-time low of 4.7619 rupees per dollar recorded in May 1966.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95.47 per USD | 95.82 per USD | 95.82 per USDJul 2026 | 4.76 per USDMay 1966 | 1957 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Exchange Rate in India averaged 52.23 per USD from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 95.82 per USD in Jul 2026 and a record low of 4.76 per USD in May 1966. The series is reported monthly with history from 1957.
The indicator measures the official period-average exchange rate of the Indian rupee against the US dollar, expressed in local currency units per US dollar. It is compiled on a monthly basis. The series spans from January 1957 and comprises monthly average observations.
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