exchange rate

noun

: the ratio at which the principal unit of two currencies may be traded

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Currency dealers monitor exchange rates as an electronic screen (top) shows South Korea's benchmark stock index (KOSPI) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on March 13, 2026. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 May 2026 In February, Marseille announced record operating losses of €105million ($122m; £92m at current exchange rates) for the 2024-25 financial year. Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026 That is more than $45,000 at today’s exchange rate. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026 Building on the growth trend established since the fourth quarter of last year, the DTC channel continued to deliver positive results at constant exchange rates, while the overall performance was impacted by lower volumes in the wholesale channel, said Greco. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for exchange rate

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exchange rate was in 1855

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“Exchange rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exchange%20rate. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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