Ireland Exchange Rate
0.86 per USD▼ −0.01 per USD
Aug 2026 · Monthly
The Irish local currency exchange rate against the US dollar weakened to 0.862603 in August 2026, down from 0.875856 in July. The value remains well above the all-time low of 0.634154 from July 2008, while far below the all-time high of 1.484073 from March 1985. The series dates 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 0.0% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | $13.6B | $13.5B | $14.2B | $797.1M | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Exchange Rate in Ireland 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 official period-average exchange rate of the Irish local currency against the US dollar. It is expressed in local currency units per US dollar (LCU/USD). The data is reported on a monthly basis. The series spans from June 1974 to the present.
Source & methodology
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