United States Exchange Rate
Aug 2026 · Monthly
The US official period-average exchange rate versus the USD held at 1.00 LCU/USD in August 2026, unchanged from July 2026. The rate has been steady at 1.00 for every month since at least August 2025, with no movement over the past 12 months. This level matches both the all-time high and all-time low for the series, which began in January 1940, according to the International Monetary Fund.
source: International Monetary Fund
The United States official period-average FX rate vs USD stood at 1 LCU/USD in August 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The reading equals both the all-time high and all-time low for the series, which dates back to January 1940.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 per USD | 1.00 per USD | 1.00 per USDAug 2026 | 1.00 per USDAug 2026 | 1940 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Exchange Rate in United States averaged 1.00 per USD from 1940 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 1.00 per USD in Aug 2026 and a record low of 1.00 per USD in Aug 2026. The series is reported monthly with history from 1940.
The indicator measures the official period-average exchange rate of the United States dollar against the US dollar itself, expressed as local currency units per one US dollar. It is reported on a monthly frequency, with the series spanning from January 1940 to the present.
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