exchange rate

noun

: the ratio at which the principal unit of two currencies may be traded

Examples of exchange rate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At the time of the deal, the exchange rate was 32,000 rials to $1. Jon Gambrell and Nasser Karimi, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2024 Photo : Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S The Bugatti Tourbillon will be limited to 250 examples, each starting at €3.8 million, or $4.08 million at today’s exchange rate. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 June 2024 In 1995, the NHL launched its Canadian Assistance Plan to send seven-figure checks to Canadian teams impacted by the exchange rate. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 13 June 2024 The favorable dollar-to-yen exchange rate also helps. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for exchange rate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exchange rate was in 1855

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“Exchange rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exchange%20rate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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