Swedish Krona (SEK) Exchange Rates Today
Live rates, 30-day trends, and real talk about what banks charge you for Swedish Krona.
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What is the Swedish Krona?
Sweden's Riksbank is the world's oldest central bank (founded 1668). Sweden is one of the few EU members that hasn't adopted the Euro.
Symbol: kr ISO code: SEK Central bank: Sveriges Riksbank
BIS ranking: 15th most traded (the 15th most bought and sold currency worldwide) Used in: Sweden
This page is a hub for all SEK exchange rates on our site. Use the converter above to check the current mid-market rate for Swedish Krona against any supported currency, or scroll down to browse individual pair pages with 30-day charts, historical data, and conversion tables.
How Swedish Krona is commonly exchanged
Sweden's Riksbank is the world's oldest central bank (founded 1668). EUR/SEK and USD/SEK are the primary pairs. Sweden is one of the few EU members that hasn't adopted the Euro, and the SEK floats freely. Sweden's export-heavy economy means SEK is sensitive to European trade conditions.
Most SEK conversions pass through one of the major pairs listed below. For less common combinations, rates are computed as cross-rates through USD or EUR, which may carry a slightly wider spread.
Practical notes for Swedish Krona
Travel and card conversions
If you are spending in Swedish Krona, a card with no foreign transaction fee is typically the best option. Always choose to be charged in SEK (the local currency) at point of sale - selecting your home currency triggers Dynamic Currency Conversion, which adds an unnecessary 3-6% markup to your transaction.
Weekend and holiday pricing
Currency markets close Friday at 5pm Eastern and reopen Sunday at 5pm Eastern. During this window, the rate you see is Friday's closing price. Some providers widen their spreads on weekends. If your conversion is not urgent, waiting until Monday often means a tighter spread and a rate that reflects current market conditions.
Bank spreads
Banks and exchanges add different markups for different currencies. SEK typically has moderate spreads (2-4%) because it is traded in reasonable volume.
The Sveriges Riksbank and the Swedish Krona
The Sveriges Riksbank, founded in 1668, is the world's oldest central bank. It targets 2% CPIF inflation.
Policy tool: The policy rate. The Riksbank meets approximately eight times per year.
Key data releases: Swedish CPI (CPIF), GDP, and Riksbank monetary policy reports.
Did you know?
- Sweden's Riksbank, founded in 1668, is the world's oldest central bank - predating the Bank of England by 26 years.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SEK exchange rate today?
The live mid-market rate is shown in the converter above. It updates every 60 seconds during market hours (Sunday 5pm ET through Friday 5pm ET). Scroll down to see SEK rates against all supported currencies.
What is the mid-market rate for Swedish Krona?
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between wholesale buy and sell prices - the fairest benchmark before any provider adds markup. It is the rate shown on this page. Your bank or service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
How is SEK performing this month?
Use the converter above and click through to any pair page to see the 30-day range bar, which shows where today's rate sits relative to the recent trend. The rate statistics panel shows 30-day low, high, average, and volatility.
Where can I find historical SEK rates?
Click on any pair page below and scroll to the history chart. You can view 7-day, 30-day, or 1-year history with daily rates. Use the date picker to look up a specific historical date.
What affects the value of Swedish Krona?
Central bank interest rate decisions from the Sveriges Riksbank are typically the largest driver. Inflation data, economic growth figures, trade balances, and political stability also matter. On a day-to-day basis, scheduled economic data releases and central bank communication can cause noticeable moves.
Why do different sites show different SEK rates?
Different providers use different data sources, update at different times, and may show rates that already include their markup. The mid-market rate (shown here) is the most neutral benchmark. If a site shows a rate that is noticeably worse, that difference is likely their margin built into the number.
How is the SEK exchange rate set?
Most exchange rates are determined by supply and demand in the global forex market, where banks, funds, and corporations trade currencies 24 hours a day on weekdays. Interest rate differentials between central banks are the biggest long-term driver. No single entity "sets" the rate - it emerges from millions of transactions.
Learn more
- Riksbank - Exchange Rates - Official Swedish krona rates and interest rate data
- Statistics Sweden (SCB) - Swedish economic data including trade, CPI, and GDP
SEK rate statistics
Swedish Krona rate context
We compare the current Swedish Krona exchange rate against its recent trading range to help you decide whether now is a good time to convert. The live analysis updates throughout market hours.
Rate analysis updates when live data is available.
Forex Market Hours
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All SEK Currency Pairs
Live exchange rate pages for Swedish Krona against every supported currency.