The dollar index climbed above 100.3 on Friday, its highest level since mid-May 2025, and was on track for a second consecutive weekly gain as traders continued to favor the greenback as a safe haven amid the escalating conflict with Iran and the lack of prospects for an imminent resolution. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the US would carry out its largest wave of strikes yet against Iran on Friday. Oil prices also recovered after an early decline, remaining near their highest levels since 2022. Investors see the US as better positioned than other economies due to its greater energy independence. The Federal Reserve will decide on monetary policy next week and, although no changes to the federal funds rate are expected, markets will closely watch for clues about policymakers’ outlook for the remainder of the year, particularly how inflation may evolve in light of the recent energy rally. Investors are currently pricing in only one rate cut by the Fed in 2026.

The DXY exchange rate rose to 100.4976 on March 13, 2026, up 0.76% from the previous session. Over the past month, the United States Dollar has strengthened 3.70%, but it's down by 3.11% over the last 12 months. Historically, the United States Dollar reached an all time high of 164.72 in February of 1985. United States Dollar - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 14 of 2026.

The DXY exchange rate rose to 100.4976 on March 13, 2026, up 0.76% from the previous session. Over the past month, the United States Dollar has strengthened 3.70%, but it's down by 3.11% over the last 12 months. The United States Dollar is expected to trade at 100.26 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 98.17 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
DXY 100.3620 0.6230 0.62% -3.24% Mar/13
EURGBP 0.8631 0.0004 0.04% 2.61% Mar/13
EURAUD 1.6354 0.0087 0.53% -4.95% Mar/13
GBPAUD 1.8951 0.0096 0.51% -7.36% Mar/13
EURJPY 182.3560 -1.0935 -0.60% 12.77% Mar/13
AUDNZD 1.2089 -0.0007 -0.06% 9.91% Mar/13
GBPJPY 211.1668 -1.4674 -0.69% 9.87% Mar/13
AUDJPY 111.5080 -1.2670 -1.12% 18.63% Mar/13
EURCHF 0.9035 -0.0015 -0.16% -6.17% Mar/13
EURCAD 1.5660 -0.0041 -0.26% 0.17% Mar/13
GBPCHF 1.0464 -0.0025 -0.24% -8.65% Mar/13
GBPCAD 1.8145 -0.0054 -0.30% -2.35% Mar/13
EURSEK 10.8142 0.0372 0.34% -1.94% Mar/13
EURNOK 11.1493 -0.0276 -0.25% -4.00% Mar/13
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Inflation Rate 2.40 2.40 percent Feb 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Feb 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.40 4.30 percent Feb 2026

United States Dollar
The United States Dollar Index or DXY measures the performance of the dollar against a basket of other currencies including EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD, CHF and SEK. The EUR is, by far, the largest component of the index, making up 57.6% of the basket followed by JPY (13.6%), GBP (11.9%), CAD (9.1%), SEK (4.2%), and CHF (3.6%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
100.50 99.74 164.72 70.70 1971 - 2026 Daily

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Dollar at 100.3, Highest Since May
The dollar index climbed above 100.3 on Friday, its highest level since mid-May 2025, and was on track for a second consecutive weekly gain as traders continued to favor the greenback as a safe haven amid the escalating conflict with Iran and the lack of prospects for an imminent resolution. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the US would carry out its largest wave of strikes yet against Iran on Friday. Oil prices also recovered after an early decline, remaining near their highest levels since 2022. Investors see the US as better positioned than other economies due to its greater energy independence. The Federal Reserve will decide on monetary policy next week and, although no changes to the federal funds rate are expected, markets will closely watch for clues about policymakers’ outlook for the remainder of the year, particularly how inflation may evolve in light of the recent energy rally. Investors are currently pricing in only one rate cut by the Fed in 2026.
2026-03-13
Dollar Remains on Strong Footing
The dollar index remained above the 100 mark on Friday, its highest level since late November 2025, and was on track for a second consecutive weekly gain as traders continued to favor the greenback as a safe haven amid the escalating conflict with Iran and the lack of prospects for an imminent resolution. Investors also see the US as better positioned than other economies due to its greater energy independence. At the same time, markets assessed a fresh batch of key economic data, including the PCE report, which showed the annual PCE inflation rate slowing to 2.8%. Meanwhile, GDP growth was revised sharply lower to 0.7% in Q4, half the initial estimate of 1.4%. As a result, traders reinforced bets on one Federal Reserve rate cut this year, possibly in September. The central bank will decide on monetary policy next week and, although no changes to the federal funds rate are expected, markets will closely watch for clues about policymakers’ outlook for the remainder of the year.
2026-03-13
Dollar Heads for Second Weekly Gain
The dollar index climbed toward 100 on Friday and was poised for a second consecutive weekly gain, supported by safe-haven demand as the Middle East conflict showed no signs of easing. Defiant rhetoric from leaders in Tehran and Washington signaled that the Iran war remains far from de-escalation after nearly two weeks of fighting. Oil prices also surged after Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed while Tehran intensified attacks on regional oil and transport facilities, stoking inflation concerns. Rising inflation risks led markets to push back expectations for the next Federal Reserve rate cut from July to September. Investors now await January’s PCE price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, for updated insights on price trends, though it will not capture the impact of the Iran war.
2026-03-13