All Currencies
28 world currencies ranked by the Bank for International Settlements trading volume, with live mid-market rates.
How currencies are ranked
We rank currencies by their share of global foreign exchange turnover, as measured by the BIS Triennial Central Bank Survey (2022). This survey covers $7.5 trillion in daily FX trading across 52 countries.
Because every trade involves two currencies, the percentages sum to 200% rather than 100%. The US Dollar appears on one side of 88.5% of all trades, making it the world's dominant vehicle currency. The Euro is second at 30.5%.
This ranking determines which currency pairs we prioritize on ExchangeRates.com - the most actively traded currencies get the deepest coverage first.
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BIS Trading Volume Rankings
All currencies ranked by their share of global FX turnover. Source: BIS Triennial Survey 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most traded currencies in the world?
According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) 2022 Triennial Survey, the most traded currencies are: USD (88.5% of trades), EUR (30.5%), JPY (16.7%), GBP (12.9%), CNY (7.0%), AUD (6.4%), CAD (6.2%), CHF (5.2%), HKD (2.6%), and SGD (2.4%). Percentages sum to 200% because each trade involves two currencies.
Which currencies are the strongest in the world?
Currency strength depends on context. By exchange rate against USD, the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), Bahraini Dinar (BHD), and Omani Rial (OMR) have the highest face values. By purchasing power, Swiss Franc (CHF) and British Pound (GBP) rank highly. By trading volume and global influence, the US Dollar is dominant - involved in 88.5% of all forex transactions.
What is a currency code?
A currency code is a three-letter identifier defined by the ISO 4217 standard. The first two letters usually represent the country (US for United States, GB for Great Britain) and the third letter represents the currency name (D for Dollar, P for Pound). For example, USD = US Dollar, GBP = Great British Pound, JPY = Japanese Yen.
How many currencies are there in the world?
There are approximately 180 currencies recognized as legal tender by the United Nations. However, only about 20-30 currencies account for the vast majority of global foreign exchange trading. ExchangeRates.com tracks 28 of the most actively traded currencies, covering over 95% of global FX volume.
What determines a currency's exchange rate?
Exchange rates are primarily driven by: interest rate differentials between central banks, inflation rates, trade balances, economic growth data, political stability, and market sentiment. Central bank decisions - particularly on interest rates - are the single biggest driver of short-term exchange rate movements.