Understanding the exchange rate between the Euro (EUR) and the US Dollar (USD) is crucial in today’s global economy. This rate dictates how much one currency is worth in terms of the other, influencing international trade, travel, and investments. Currency converters are essential tools for quickly determining these values, utilizing up-to-date exchange rates to provide accurate calculations. These converters often use cross rates to calculate values between various currencies, allowing you to see the value of EUR and USD against almost any global currency. Currency codes, standardized by ISO 4217:2015, ensure clarity with a three-letter alphabetic code and the full currency name.
| 1 USD | = | 0.9605 EUR |
|---|---|---|
| US dollar | ↔ | Euro |
| 1 USD = 0.9605 EUR | 1 EUR = 1.0411 USD | |
| ECB Exchange rates: 2025-02-28 14:56:58 |
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Cross Currency Rates Explained
Cross currency rates are exchange rates between two currencies, where neither is the base currency of the country providing the quote. In the context of the United States, a cross rate would be any exchange rate that doesn’t involve the US Dollar directly. These rates are calculated from individual currency pairs and provide a comprehensive view of currency values relative to each other.
| EUR | USD | GBP | CHF | CAD | AUD | JPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR | 1 | 1.0411 | 0.8261 | 0.9394 | 1.5019 | 1.6741 |
| USD | 0.9605 | 1 | 0.7935 | 0.9023 | 1.4426 | 1.6080 |
| GBP | 1.2105 | 1.2603 | 1 | 1.1372 | 1.8181 | 2.0266 |
| CHF | 1.0645 | 1.1083 | 0.8794 | 1 | 1.5988 | 1.7821 |
| CAD | 0.6658 | 0.6932 | 0.5500 | 0.6255 | 1 | 1.1147 |
| AUD | 0.5973 | 0.6219 | 0.4934 | 0.5611 | 0.8971 | 1 |
| JPY | 0.0064 | 0.0066 | 0.0053 | 0.0060 | 0.0096 | 0.0107 |
This currency converter updates its rates daily using central bank data, ensuring you have access to recent exchange information. For more advanced needs, consider using a currency converter API to automate rate updates and integrate them directly into your systems, with support for over 150 currencies and live updates.
* Based on central bank data, updated daily between 2:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. CET.
