Historical Exchange Rates – Past Currency Trends & Data

Historical exchange rates are records of a currency's value against another on a specific date in the past. This data is crucial for anyone looking to analyze market trends, forecast future movements, or understand the economic context of currency fluctuations. Whether for business, academic research, or personal finance, past currency data provides invaluable insights.

FinConvert makes it easy to explore historical exchange rates for over 150 currencies. Our tool, powered by reliable data from the European Central Bank, allows you to track and analyze how currency values have changed over days, months, or even decades. This feature is essential for financial analysts, students, and businesses managing international payments.

Historical Data Lookup
Select a date and a base currency to view historical exchange rates.
CurrencyRate (1 USD = ?)
AUD
Australian Dollar
1.4932
BRL
Brazilian Real
5.3800
CAD
Canadian Dollar
1.3861
CHF
Swiss Franc
0.7976
CNY
Chinese Renminbi Yuan
6.9818
CZK
Czech Koruna
20.7810
DKK
Danish Krone
6.4000
EUR
Euro
0.8565
GBP
British Pound
0.7441
HKD
Hong Kong Dollar
7.7928
HUF
Hungarian Forint
329.5500
IDR
Indonesian Rupiah
16836.0000
ILS
Israeli New Sheqel
3.1694
INR
Indian Rupee
89.9300
ISK
Icelandic Króna
126.0800
JPY
Japanese Yen
156.7200
KRW
South Korean Won
1452.3100
MXN
Mexican Peso
17.9640
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit
4.0625
NOK
Norwegian Krone
10.1015
NZD
New Zealand Dollar
1.7399
PHP
Philippine Peso
59.1630
PLN
Polish Złoty
3.6054
RON
Romanian Leu
4.3583
SEK
Swedish Krona
9.2214
SGD
Singapore Dollar
1.2844
THB
Thai Baht
31.5400
TRY
Turkish Lira
43.0480
ZAR
South African Rand
16.5149

How Historical Exchange Rates Are Used

Historical exchange rates are a cornerstone of financial analysis and strategic planning. By examining past data, analysts can identify long-term trends, seasonal patterns, and market cycles. This helps in forecasting potential future movements, which is vital for businesses managing foreign revenue or payments. For example, a company might analyze historical data to decide the best time to convert international earnings.

In academia, students and researchers use this data to study economic theories and the impact of geopolitical events on currency markets. For personal finance, individuals planning long-term foreign investments or retirement abroad can use historical rates to estimate future costs and budget more effectively. It provides a data-driven foundation for decisions, moving beyond speculation to informed analysis. While past performance doesn't guarantee future results, it offers critical context.

You can also check live exchange rates for the latest data.

Financial Analysts & Researchers

Analyze long-term currency trends and market volatility for reports and forecasting models.

Students & Academics

Use reliable historical data for economic research, academic papers, and understanding forex markets.

International Businesses

Review past rate fluctuations to inform budgeting, pricing strategies, and risk management.

Long-Term Travelers & Expats

Plan future finances by understanding seasonal or yearly trends in exchange rates for your destination.

Investors & Traders

Track historical currency performance to identify patterns and inform trading strategies.

Why Use FinConvert for Historical Data?

We provide a free, reliable, and user-friendly platform for all your currency analysis needs.

Free Historical Data Access

Access a wealth of historical exchange rate data for free. No subscriptions or hidden fees required for your analysis.

Trusted ECB-Sourced Data

Our historical data comes from the European Central Bank, ensuring it's reliable and authoritative for your research.

Easy-to-Use Interface

Our clean interface with upcoming charts and tables makes it simple to find and analyze the data you need without any clutter.

Wide Range of Currencies

Explore historical data for over 150 global currencies, from major pairs to less common ones, all in one place.

Data Source, Accuracy & Disclaimer

FinConvert provides historical exchange rate information for educational and informational purposes only. Exchange rate data is sourced from the Frankfurter API and is based on reference rates published by the European Central Bank (ECB). Historical rates are records of past performance and may differ from rates used by banks or other financial institutions for actual transactions. This data should not be considered financial advice.

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