Exchange rates are the value of one currency for the purpose of trade of another.
For countries within the Eurozone (e.g., Germany, France, Italy, Spain), the Euro (EUR) serves as their common currency, simplifying transactions and eliminating the need for constant exchange rate calculations between these nations. However, many European countries are not part of the Eurozone and maintain their own national currencies, such as the British Pound (GBP), the Swiss Franc (CHF), the Swedish Krona (SEK), the Norwegian Krone (NOK), and the Danish Krone (DKK).
When traveling, conducting international business, or making online purchases from abroad, understanding and accurately converting between these currencies is crucial. Fluctuations in exchange rates, influenced by economic factors, geopolitical events, and market speculation, can significantly impact the cost of goods and services.
This European Exchange Rate Calculator is designed to provide quick and accurate conversions between the Euro and several other major European currencies. Simply input the amount you wish to convert, select the currency you are converting from, and choose the currency you wish to convert to. The calculator will then display the equivalent amount in your desired currency. Remember that the rates used are indicative and may not reflect the exact rates offered by banks or currency exchange services at any given moment.
function calculateExchangeRate() {
var amount = parseFloat(document.getElementById("amount").value);
var fromCurrency = document.getElementById("fromCurrency").value;
var toCurrency = document.getElementById("toCurrency").value;
var resultDisplay = document.getElementById("result");
if (isNaN(amount) || amount <= 0) {
resultDisplay.textContent = "Please enter a valid positive amount.";
return;
}
// In a real-world scenario, you would fetch live exchange rates from an API.
// For this example, we'll use fixed, indicative rates.
var exchangeRates = {
"EUR": {
"USD": 1.08,
"GBP": 0.85,
"CHF": 0.96,
"SEK": 11.30,
"NOK": 11.70,
"DKK": 7.46
},
"USD": {
"EUR": 0.93,
"GBP": 0.79,
"CHF": 0.89,
"SEK": 10.46,
"NOK": 10.83,
"DKK": 6.91
},
"GBP": {
"EUR": 1.18,
"USD": 1.27,
"CHF": 1.13,
"SEK": 13.24,
"NOK": 13.69,
"DKK": 8.75
},
"CHF": {
"EUR": 1.04,
"USD": 1.12,
"GBP": 0.88,
"SEK": 11.77,
"NOK": 12.12,
"DKK": 7.75
},
"SEK": {
"EUR": 0.088,
"USD": 0.096,
"GBP": 0.076,
"CHF": 0.085,
"NOK": 1.03,
"DKK": 0.66
},
"NOK": {
"EUR": 0.085,
"USD": 0.092,
"GBP": 0.073,
"CHF": 0.082,
"SEK": 0.97,
"DKK": 0.64
},
"DKK": {
"EUR": 0.13,
"USD": 0.14,
"GBP": 0.11,
"CHF": 0.13,
"SEK": 1.51,
"NOK": 1.56
}
};
var convertedAmount;
var rate;
if (fromCurrency === toCurrency) {
convertedAmount = amount;
rate = 1;
} else if (exchangeRates[fromCurrency] && exchangeRates[fromCurrency][toCurrency]) {
rate = exchangeRates[fromCurrency][toCurrency];
convertedAmount = amount * rate;
} else {
resultDisplay.textContent = "Conversion rate not available for selected currencies.";
return;
}
resultDisplay.textContent = amount.toFixed(2) + " " + fromCurrency + " is equal to " + convertedAmount.toFixed(2) + " " + toCurrency;
}