exchange rate

noun

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

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Public fortunes were calculated based on stock prices and exchange rates as of November 22, and adjustments may have been made for some stocks that are thinly traded or have a low public float. Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The filing also notes the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on the company's financial results, with a positive impact of $1.7 million on net sales for the quarter. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024 Premier League club Manchester United reported its first quarter financial results for the three months ending Sept. 30 that had revenue of £143 million ($180 million based on current exchange rates), a decline of 8.9% from the prior year. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2024 In terms of who’s doing the buying, wealthy expats have been snapping up the city’s high-end properties thanks to favorable exchange rates. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exchange rate 

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Dec. 2024.

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