exchange rate

noun

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

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In all these scenarios, there’s a risk of financial loss due to fluctuating currency exchange rates. Tom Zachystal, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 As a result of the one-off costs, the company said its now expect full-year operating profit growth of 4% to 10% at constant exchange rates, down from the 10% to 16% outlined in its second-quarter results in August. Karen Gilchrist,katrina Bishop, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025 At constant exchange rates, the decrease stood at 2 percent, while the Roman fashion house trumpeted that its direct retail, including e-commerce, improved 5 percent last year and represented 70 percent of revenues. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025 Novo Nordisk now anticipates full-year sales growth of 8 to 14 percent, down from a previous target of 13 to 21 percent, and an operating profit growth of 10 to 16 percent, down from 16 to 24 percent—both at constant exchange rates. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exchange rate

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Sep. 2025.

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