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EUR/USD - Live Chart & Exchange Rate

1 EUR = 1.1381 USD

Indicative rate, updated 7 hours ago. Not a live dealing rate - confirm with your broker before trading.

EUR/USD Sentiment Gauge

A live technical-analysis reading for EUR/USD, from Strong Sell to Strong Buy, updated automatically by TradingView. Forex has no reliable, freely-published Fear & Greed Index the way stocks or crypto do, so this momentum-based gauge is shown instead.

EUR/USD is one of the most heavily traded currency pairs in the world, driven by European Central Bank policy and Eurozone economic data on one side and US Federal Reserve policy, inflation data and its role as the world's reserve currency on the other. Its deep liquidity means tighter spreads with most brokers serving Zambian traders.

Rates shown here are indicative only. Confirm the exact rate and spread with your broker before trading.

EUR/USD Key Statistics

Latest

1.1403

25 Sep 2026

Highest on record

1.5990

15 Jul 2008

Lowest on record

0.8252

26 Oct 2000

12-month average

1.1621

1.1340 – 1.1974

30 days: -2.28% 90 days: +0.02% 1 year: -2.86% 3 years: +7.52% 5 years: -2.70% 10 years: +1.63%

Over the past year EUR/USD has fallen 2.86%, meaning the EUR has weakened against the USD. In the last 30 days it has moved down 2.28%. Across the last 12 months it traded between 1.1340 and 1.1974. Its highest level in the available history (since 1999) was 1.5990 on 15 Jul 2008, and its lowest was 0.8252 on 26 Oct 2000.

Based on daily data from 4 Jan 1999 to 25 Sep 2026. Source: ECB reference rates (via Frankfurter). A rising rate means the EUR is strengthening against the USD. Past performance does not predict future results.

What Moves EUR/USD

A pair's price is one currency's value measured against another, so the economy behind each side matters.

Euro (EUR)

Eurozone · European Central Bank (ECB) · Free float

The Euro is the shared currency of most EU member states and the world's second most-traded currency. Its value reflects the combined economies of the Eurozone, led by Germany and France.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Advanced manufacturing (autos, machinery, chemicals)
  • Services and finance
  • Tourism
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Luxury goods and exports

Key factors

  • ECB interest-rate policy. ECB decisions and forward guidance shape rate expectations relative to the US and UK.
  • German and Eurozone economic data. PMIs, industrial production and the German Ifo/ZEW surveys signal the health of the bloc's largest economy.
  • Energy prices. The Eurozone imports much of its energy, so gas and oil price spikes hurt the Euro.
  • Political and fiscal fragmentation. Elections, budget disputes and sovereign bond spreads in countries such as France and Italy can weigh on the Euro.

US Dollar (USD)

United States · Federal Reserve (Fed) · Free float

The US Dollar is the world's dominant reserve and trading currency. It sits on one side of roughly nine in ten forex trades, and most commodities, including copper, are priced in it.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Services and finance
  • Technology
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Energy (a leading oil and gas producer)
  • Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
  • Agriculture and defence exports

Key factors

  • Federal Reserve interest-rate policy. Rate decisions, the "dot plot" and speeches by Fed officials set expectations for US interest rates, the single biggest driver of Dollar value.
  • US inflation and jobs data. CPI/PCE inflation and the monthly Non-Farm Payrolls report shift rate expectations and move the Dollar within minutes.
  • Treasury yields. Higher US bond yields relative to other countries attract capital and lift the Dollar.
  • Safe-haven demand. In global stress the Dollar usually rallies as investors seek safety and liquidity.
  • US fiscal and political developments. Government debt levels, budget standoffs, tariffs and trade policy affect confidence in US assets.

How EUR and USD Interact

The US Dollar is a traditional safe haven. In periods of market stress, investors tend to move money into it, which often pushes it higher against the Euro even when local economic data is unchanged.

Central-bank policy matters on both sides: the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve (Fed). When one of them is expected to keep interest rates higher than the other, that currency usually attracts capital and strengthens; a narrowing gap tends to reverse the move.

Markets to Watch

  • German 10-year Bund yield EUR

    Higher yields relative to US Treasuries tend to support the Euro

  • European gas prices EUR

    Spikes usually weaken the Euro

  • US 10-year Treasury yield USD

    Typically rises with the Dollar

  • Gold USD

    Usually moves inversely to the Dollar

  • S&P 500 / risk sentiment USD

    Risk-off episodes tend to boost the Dollar

Events & Data to Follow

  • EUR ECB meetings and press conferences
  • EUR Eurozone flash CPI and PMIs
  • EUR German Ifo and ZEW surveys
  • USD FOMC meetings (8 per year)
  • USD Non-Farm Payrolls (first Friday of the month)
  • USD CPI and PCE inflation
  • USD Fed chair speeches and meeting minutes

Historical Milestones

  1. 1999 EUR

    The Euro launched, initially trading well above the Dollar before sliding to lows in 2000–01.

  2. 2008 EUR

    It peaked around $1.60 in mid-2008 just before the global financial crisis.

  3. 2008 USD

    The global financial crisis triggered a surge in safe-haven Dollar demand.

  4. 2010–12 EUR

    The sovereign debt crisis (Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Italy) put the Euro's survival in question.

  5. 2014–15 USD

    The Fed signalled tighter policy while other central banks eased, driving a powerful Dollar rally.

  6. 2020 USD

    In March 2020 a global "dash for Dollars" sent the currency sharply higher before the Fed flooded markets with liquidity.

  7. 2022 EUR

    The energy shock following Russia's invasion of Ukraine drove the Euro below parity with the Dollar for the first time in about 20 years.

  8. 2022 USD

    The fastest Fed hiking cycle in decades pushed the Dollar to a roughly 20-year high, including parity with the Euro.

Why EUR/USD Matters to Zambian Traders

EUR/USD is one of the most liquid pairs and is offered by virtually every broker serving Zambian traders, usually with the tightest spreads. Moves in the US Dollar seen here also flow through to USD/ZMW.

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Risks & Trading Hours

  • Political divergence between member states. (EUR)
  • Sensitivity to global trade and energy shocks. (EUR)
  • Surprise policy shifts or data can cause abrupt moves. (USD)
  • Political events such as tariffs or debt-ceiling standoffs can shake the Dollar. (USD)

Most active: London and early New York sessions • New York session (and the London–New York overlap)

EUR/USD FAQ

What is the current EUR/USD exchange rate? +

1 EUR is worth about 1.1381 USD (indicative, updated 7 hours ago). Always confirm the exact rate with your bank or broker before you convert or trade.

What is the all-time high and low of EUR/USD? +

In the data we track (since 4 Jan 1999), EUR/USD peaked at 1.5990 on 15 Jul 2008 and bottomed at 0.8252 on 26 Oct 2000.

What moves the EUR/USD exchange rate? +

EUR/USD is influenced by the relative strength of the Euro and the US Dollar. Key factors include: ECB interest-rate policy, German and Eurozone economic data, Federal Reserve interest-rate policy, US inflation and jobs data. See the sections above for the full list.

When is the best time to trade EUR/USD? +

Activity and liquidity are typically highest during: London and early New York sessions • New York session (and the London–New York overlap). Spreads are usually tighter when the relevant markets are open.

Is EUR/USD good for beginners? +

EUR/USD is a major pair with high liquidity and generally tight spreads, which many beginners find easier to follow. It still carries significant risk - practise on a demo account first.

This page is educational and is not investment advice. Rates, statistics and commentary are indicative and may contain errors or be out of date. Forex and CFD trading carries a high risk of loss.