Currency Calculator
Convert currencies instantly using live market rates or set your own custom rate for travel planning and international purchases.
Converted Amount
— ResultExchange Rate
— Current Market RateInverse Rate
— Reverse ExchangeBase Amount
— Original ValueMarket Comparison
Value of 1 USD in other major currencies:
Professional Tip: Exchange rates move second-by-second. For large international transfers, always compare the "Interbank Rate" shown here with the "Retail Rate" offered by your bank or broker to identify hidden fees.
Key Terms
- Exchange Rate: How much one currency is worth in another.
- Forex: The global marketplace where currencies are traded.
- Bid–Ask Spread: The difference between buy and sell prices; often the hidden fee.
- Interbank Rate: The wholesale rate banks quote each other.
What is an "Inverse Rate"?
Think of it like a trade with a friend. If you give your friend 1 Apple and they give you 2 Oranges, that's the exchange rate.
The Inverse Rate just looks at it from the other side: it tells you how much of an Apple you get for 1 Orange (in this case, half an apple!). It's a quick way to see what your money is worth when you're coming back home.
What Moves Rates?
Exchange rates are driven by inflation, interest rate differences, trade balances, and political stability. These factors create the "capital flows" that move currency values up or down.
Travel Strategy
Bank ATMs and your bank’s foreign services often beat airport kiosks. Always check for foreign transaction fees on your cards before traveling to avoid unexpected costs.