EUR / USD
The world's most-traded FX pair — sets the tone for every major cross.
Previous close $1.1599
52-week high
$1.1977
52-week low
$1.1096
YTD change
-1.12%
The 30-second take
Primarily driven by ECB vs Fed policy divergence, plus relative Eurozone growth data. When EUR strengthens, European exporters (especially DAX-heavy autos and industrials) can struggle. Ranges around parity (1.00) during severe Eurozone stress; 1.20+ during risk-on phases with the Fed easing. The most-watched cross at any FX desk — bankers should always know the current level and the direction of the trend.
Historical reference points
Bankers instinctively contextualise today's level against these moments. Each row shows how far the current level is above / below that reference.
- All-time highApr 2008$1.60-27.42%
- Eurozone-crisis lowJul 2012$1.19-2.42%
- Below paritySep 2022$0.96+20.96%
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