UN Operational Rates of Exchange Calculator
Convert currencies using the official United Nations Operational Rates of Exchange (UNORE).
Understanding the UN Operational Rates of Exchange
The United Nations Operational Rates of Exchange (UNORE) are established by the UN Treasury and are used for all accounting, payroll, and entitlement calculations within the UN system. Unlike fluctuating commercial market rates found on Google or XE, UN rates are generally fixed for a specific period, usually changing on the 1st and 15th of each month.
It is critical for UN staff, consultants, and partner organizations to use the official UNORE when preparing budget estimates, Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) claims, or converting project expenses. Using a commercial bank rate can lead to discrepancies in financial reporting and reimbursement rejections.
How This Calculator Works
This tool is designed to assist in converting United States Dollars (USD) to local currency equivalents based on the specific UN rate you provide. Since UNORE rates change semi-monthly, you must input the rate effective for the date of your calculation.
- Amount (USD): The base amount in US Dollars you wish to convert.
- Target Currency Code: The 3-letter ISO code for the local currency (e.g., EUR for Euro, CHF for Swiss Franc).
- UN Operational Rate: The specific exchange rate published by the UN Treasury (e.g., 1 USD = x.xxx Local Currency).
- Adjustment: Use this field if you are applying a percentage-based modifier, such as a Post Adjustment Multiplier or specific DSA reduction/addition.
Where to Find Official Rates
The official rates are published by the United Nations Treasury. While this calculator performs the math, you should always verify the effective rate for your specific transaction date via the official UN Treasury portal or the ICSC website.