Currency Exchange Rate Calculator
This calculator helps you determine the equivalent value of one currency in another, based on the current exchange rate.
Amount to Convert:
From Currency:
USD (United States Dollar)
EUR (Euro)
GBP (British Pound Sterling)
JPY (Japanese Yen)
AUD (Australian Dollar)
CAD (Canadian Dollar)
CHF (Swiss Franc)
CNY (Chinese Yuan)
SEK (Swedish Krona)
NZD (New Zealand Dollar)
To Currency:
USD (United States Dollar)
EUR (Euro)
GBP (British Pound Sterling)
JPY (Japanese Yen)
AUD (Australian Dollar)
CAD (Canadian Dollar)
CHF (Swiss Franc)
CNY (Chinese Yuan)
SEK (Swedish Krona)
NZD (New Zealand Dollar)
Calculate
Understanding Currency Exchange Rates
Currency exchange rates represent the value of one country's currency in relation to another. They are crucial for international trade, travel, and investment. The rate tells you how much of one currency you can buy with a unit of another currency.
Exchange rates are constantly fluctuating due to a variety of factors, including:
Economic Indicators: Inflation rates, interest rates, and economic growth significantly impact a currency's value.Political Stability: Geopolitical events and the political climate of a country can influence investor confidence and, consequently, its currency.Market Speculation: Traders buy and sell currencies based on their expectations of future movements, which can create short-term volatility.Supply and Demand: Like any other market, the forces of supply and demand play a vital role in determining exchange rates.
To calculate an exchange, you multiply the amount of the currency you have by the current exchange rate for that currency against the currency you wish to obtain. For example, if 1 EUR = 1.10 USD, and you want to convert 50 EUR to USD, you would calculate 50 EUR * 1.10 USD/EUR = 55 USD.
function calculateExchangeRate() {
var amountToConvert = parseFloat(document.getElementById("amountToConvert").value);
var baseCurrency = document.getElementById("baseCurrency").value;
var targetCurrency = document.getElementById("targetCurrency").value;
var exchangeResultElement = document.getElementById("exchangeResult");
if (isNaN(amountToConvert) || amountToConvert <= 0) {
exchangeResultElement.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid positive amount to convert.";
return;
}
// This is a simplified representation. In a real-world scenario,
// you would fetch current exchange rates from an API.
// For demonstration purposes, we'll use hardcoded rates.
var exchangeRates = {
"USD": {
"EUR": 0.92, "GBP": 0.79, "JPY": 155.00, "AUD": 1.50, "CAD": 1.37, "CHF": 0.90, "CNY": 7.24, "SEK": 10.60, "NZD": 1.65
},
"EUR": {
"USD": 1.09, "GBP": 0.86, "JPY": 168.50, "AUD": 1.63, "CAD": 1.49, "CHF": 0.98, "CNY": 7.87, "SEK": 11.52, "NZD": 1.79
},
"GBP": {
"USD": 1.27, "EUR": 1.16, "JPY": 196.00, "AUD": 1.90, "CAD": 1.73, "CHF": 1.14, "CNY": 9.17, "SEK": 13.41, "NZD": 2.08
},
"JPY": {
"USD": 0.0065, "EUR": 0.0059, "GBP": 0.0051, "AUD": 0.0097, "CAD": 0.0088, "CHF": 0.0065, "CNY": 0.047, "SEK": 0.069, "NZD": 0.11
},
"AUD": {
"USD": 0.67, "EUR": 0.61, "GBP": 0.53, "JPY": 103.33, "CAD": 0.91, "CHF": 0.60, "CNY": 4.83, "SEK": 7.07, "NZD": 1.10
},
"CAD": {
"USD": 0.73, "EUR": 0.67, "GBP": 0.58, "JPY": 131.11, "AUD": 1.10, "CHF": 0.66, "CNY": 5.29, "SEK": 7.77, "NZD": 1.21
},
"CHF": {
"USD": 1.11, "EUR": 1.02, "GBP": 0.88, "JPY": 170.00, "AUD": 1.67, "CAD": 1.51, "CNY": 8.05, "SEK": 11.78, "NZD": 1.84
},
"CNY": {
"USD": 0.14, "EUR": 0.13, "GBP": 0.11, "JPY": 20.93, "AUD": 0.21, "CAD": 0.19, "CHF": 0.12, "SEK": 1.46, "NZD": 0.23
},
"SEK": {
"USD": 0.094, "EUR": 0.087, "GBP": 0.075, "JPY": 14.60, "AUD": 0.14, "CAD": 0.13, "CHF": 0.085, "CNY": 0.68, "NZD": 0.16
},
"NZD": {
"USD": 0.61, "EUR": 0.56, "GBP": 0.48, "JPY": 115.00, "AUD": 0.91, "CAD": 0.83, "CHF": 0.54, "CNY": 4.35, "SEK": 6.32
}
};
var rate = 1; // Default to 1 if base and target are the same
if (baseCurrency === targetCurrency) {
rate = 1;
} else if (exchangeRates[baseCurrency] && exchangeRates[baseCurrency][targetCurrency]) {
rate = exchangeRates[baseCurrency][targetCurrency];
} else if (exchangeRates[targetCurrency] && exchangeRates[targetCurrency][baseCurrency]) {
// If the direct rate isn't available, use the inverse
rate = 1 / exchangeRates[targetCurrency][baseCurrency];
} else {
exchangeResultElement.innerHTML = "Exchange rate not available for this pair.";
return;
}
var convertedAmount = amountToConvert * rate;
exchangeResultElement.innerHTML = amountToConvert + " " + baseCurrency + " is equal to " + convertedAmount.toFixed(2) + " " + targetCurrency;
}
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