exchange rate

noun

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

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Investment gains from non-U.S. dollar investments generally offset some of these losses and vice versa, depending on currency exchange rates. Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025 An increase in tariffs induces exchange rate movements that at least partially offset the effects of the tariffs on the trade balance. Devashish Mitra, Time, 28 July 2025 Debbie Anderson recommends using a bank ATM to get the best exchange rate on rupees. Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 27 July 2025 The event boosted its top prize only twice in that span—from €400,000 to €450,000 in 2006 and then from €450,000 to €500,000 in 2016 ($580,000 based on current exchange rates). Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 July 2025 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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