exchange rate

noun

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

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On a reported basis, LVMH sales declined 6% in the quarter, impacted by unfavorable exchange rates. Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026 Venezuela’s minimum wage has remained frozen since 2022 and now equals roughly 27 cents a month at the official exchange rate, according to the central bank. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 The exchange rate between the Netherlands and Sri Lanka is quite large, with €1 having the spending power of more than 369 rupees. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Costs can change, timing may shift, and fees or exchange rates can affect how much money actually leaves your account. Fazila Shahid Lodhi, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.

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