The euro held steady at $1.17 against the dollar, its weakest level in two weeks, as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persisted and diplomatic efforts stalled. With no new peace talks scheduled, the US and Iran remain at odds over control of the critical waterway. President Trump extended the April 7 truce indefinitely, pending a new Iranian proposal, but Tehran has ruled out immediate negotiations, pushing Brent crude above $103 per barrel and deepening economic uncertainty. New data showed the Eurozone’s private sector contracted in April at the fastest pace since November 2024, as the Iran war drove up energy costs, hurting consumer demand and the services sector. Meanwhile, Germany’s Economics Ministry halved its 2026 growth forecast, blaming the energy shock from the Middle East conflict.

The EUR/USD exchange rate fell to 1.1696 on April 23, 2026, down 0.08% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD has strengthened 0.77%, and is up by 2.68% over the last 12 months. Historically, the Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD reached an all time high of 1.87 in July of 1973.The euro was only introduced as a currency on the first of January of 1999. However, synthetic historical prices going back much further can be modeled if we consider a weighted average of the previous currencies. Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 23 of 2026.

The EUR/USD exchange rate fell to 1.1696 on April 23, 2026, down 0.08% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD has strengthened 0.77%, and is up by 2.68% over the last 12 months. The Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD is expected to trade at 1.18 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 1.20 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
EURUSD 1.1695 -0.0010 -0.09% 2.67% Apr/23
EURGBP 0.8662 -0.0008 -0.09% 1.46% Apr/23
EURAUD 1.6362 0.0015 0.09% -7.94% Apr/23
EURNZD 1.9891 0.0064 0.32% 4.73% Apr/23
EURJPY 186.7920 0.1210 0.06% 15.00% Apr/23
EURCNY 7.9947 -0.0019 -0.02% -3.71% Apr/23
EURCHF 0.9181 -0.0004 -0.05% -2.51% Apr/23
EURCAD 1.5981 -0.0021 -0.13% 1.30% Apr/23
EURMXN 20.3358 0.0448 0.22% -8.87% Apr/23
EURINR 110.1069 0.3228 0.29% 13.09% Apr/23
EURRUB 87.6200 -0.2838 -0.32% -5.90% Apr/23
EURIDR 20,223.1264 67.2886 0.33% 5.00% Apr/23
EURPLN 4.2496 0.0054 0.13% -0.50% Apr/23
EURSEK 10.8005 0.0205 0.19% -1.22% Apr/23
EURCZK 24.3673 0.0325 0.13% -2.39% Apr/23
EURHUF 365.8120 1.4100 0.39% -9.97% Apr/23
EURNOK 10.9207 0.0283 0.26% -7.91% Apr/23
EURZAR 19.3689 0.0930 0.48% -9.50% Apr/23
EURBRL 5.8087 -0.0393 -0.67% -13.13% Apr/22
EURKRW 1,728.7193 -6.6010 -0.38% 5.53% Apr/21
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Inflation Rate 3.30 2.40 percent Mar 2026
Euro Area Inflation Rate 2.60 1.90 percent Mar 2026
Euro Area Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Mar 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Mar 2026
United States Non Farm Payrolls 178.00 -133.00 Thousand Mar 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.40 percent Mar 2026
Euro Area Unemployment Rate 6.20 6.10 percent Feb 2026

Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD
The EURUSD spot exchange rate specifies how much one currency, the EUR, is currently worth in terms of the other, the USD. While the EURUSD spot exchange rate is quoted and exchanged in the same day, the EURUSD forward rate is quoted today but for delivery and payment on a specific future date.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.17 1.17 1.87 0.64 1957 - 2026 Daily

News Stream
Euro Hovers Near Two-Week Low as Hormuz Tensions Weigh
The euro held steady at $1.17 against the dollar, its weakest level in two weeks, as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persisted and diplomatic efforts stalled. With no new peace talks scheduled, the US and Iran remain at odds over control of the critical waterway. President Trump extended the April 7 truce indefinitely, pending a new Iranian proposal, but Tehran has ruled out immediate negotiations, pushing Brent crude above $103 per barrel and deepening economic uncertainty. New data showed the Eurozone’s private sector contracted in April at the fastest pace since November 2024, as the Iran war drove up energy costs, hurting consumer demand and the services sector. Meanwhile, Germany’s Economics Ministry halved its 2026 growth forecast, blaming the energy shock from the Middle East conflict.
2026-04-23
Euro Holds Near Two-Week Low on Hormuz Tensions
The euro stabilized at $1.17 against the US dollar, its weakest point in two weeks, as tensions flared again in the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic progress remained elusive. With no new peace talks in sight, both the US and Iran stay deadlocked over control of the strategic waterway. President Trump has extended the April 7 truce indefinitely, awaiting a fresh proposal from Iran, but Tehran has dismissed the prospect of immediate negotiations. The standoff has driven Brent crude above $103 per barrel, adding to economic uncertainty. On the data front, today’s releases will include updated private sector activity reports for Germany, France, and the broader Eurozone. Yesterday, Germany’s Economics Ministry slashed its 2026 growth forecast by half, citing the severe energy shock stemming from the Middle East conflict.
2026-04-23
Euro Rises on Middle East Ceasefire Optimism
The euro climbed to $1.175 as cautious optimism grew over a potential Middle East resolution following the extension of the ceasefire. US President Trump indefinitely prolonged the ceasefire with Iran, despite stalled talks and the ongoing US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. He acknowledged Pakistan’s call for restraint as mediator but insisted the blockade would remain unless Iran concedes. Iran’s Tasnim news agency, however, reported signs of possible US flexibility on the issue. Meanwhile, expectations for European Central Bank rate hikes have been slightly scaled back, though two increases are still anticipated this year. The shift reflects easing pressure from lower oil prices and the uncertain but extended US-Iran ceasefire.
2026-04-22