Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Germany
Germany: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average was 1.68 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Germany, 1987–2026
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
Analysis
Germany recorded 1.68 for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in 2026.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Germany peaked at 2.19 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.34, in 2008.
That places Germany 169th out of 195 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1.8 | — |
| 1988 | 1.76 | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 1.88 | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 1.62 | -14.0% |
| 1991 | 1.66 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 1.56 | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 1.65 | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 1.62 | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 1.43 | -11.7% |
| 1996 | 1.5 | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 1.73 | +15.2% |
| 1998 | 1.76 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 1.84 | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 2.12 | +15.6% |
| 2001 | 2.19 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 2.08 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 1.73 | -16.6% |
| 2004 | 1.57 | -9.1% |
| 2005 | 1.57 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.56 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 1.43 | -8.3% |
| 2008 | 1.34 | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 1.41 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 1.48 | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 1.41 | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 1.52 | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 1.47 | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 1.47 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 1.76 | +19.5% |
| 2016 | 1.77 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 1.73 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 1.66 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 1.75 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 1.72 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 1.65 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 1.86 | +12.5% |
| 2023 | 1.81 | -2.8% |
| 2024 | 1.81 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 1.74 | -4.0% |
| 2026 | 1.68 | -3.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 1.68 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.1, 41% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Germany's 1.68 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.49, 18% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.81 | 1.76 | 1.88 | 3 |
| 1990s | 1.64 | 1.43 | 1.84 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.7 | 1.34 | 2.19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 1.41 | 1.77 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.75 | 1.65 | 1.86 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 167 New Zealand 1.71 compare
- 168 Azerbaijan 1.7 compare
- 170 Bulgaria 1.68 compare
- 171 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.68 compare
- 172 Kiribati 1.43 compare
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Germany?
- Official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Germany was 1.68 in 2026, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
- What is the highest official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2.19 in 2001.
- What is the lowest official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.34 in 2008.
- How does Germany rank for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Germany ranks 169th out of 195 countries with data for 2026.
- Is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as part of Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).