New Zealand Exchange Rate
1.69 per USD▼ −0.04 per USD
Aug 2026 · Monthly
The New Zealand dollar rose against the US dollar in August, with the official period-average rate falling to 1.6928 LCU per USD from 1.7311 in July. This marks the lowest value since February 2026, when the rate was 1.6636. The August print was slightly above the year-ago level of 1.6943, according to the International Monetary Fund.
source: International Monetary Fund
Exchange Rate in New Zealand fell to 1.69 per USD in Aug 2026 from 1.73 per USD in Jul 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.69 per USD | 1.73 per USD | 2.51 per USDNov 2000 | 0.68 per USDOct 1973 | 1957 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Exchange Rate in New Zealand averaged 1.60 per USD from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 2.51 per USD in Nov 2000 and a record low of 0.68 per USD in Oct 1973. The series is reported monthly with history from 1957.
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