Updates | ExchangeRates.com

March 2026

March 2, 2026 - Trust and transparency improvements

Rate provenance badges - Every rate now shows whether it is a direct market quote, a computed rate, a reference rate, or calculated via a cross-rate. Calculated rates include a tooltip explaining the exact path used.
Privacy policy expanded - Now covers rate alerts, daily digests, Telegram notifications, and data deletion. Plain language, no legalese.
Privacy promises on all signup forms - Rate alerts, daily digests, and exit-intent modals now clearly state: no spam, unsubscribe anytime, with links to the privacy policy.
Live source attribution - The "Where this data comes from" section on pair pages now names the actual provider used for that specific pair.
Methodology review process - Added editorial attribution, last-reviewed date, and a "Our review process" section to the methodology page.
Triangulation example - The methodology page now includes a worked example showing exactly how a cross-rate is calculated.
Data source disclosure - Open Exchange Rates is now listed alongside TwelveData and ECB as a named data source on the About and Methodology pages.
Delete your data - The My Alerts panel now includes a "Delete all my alerts and data" button that permanently removes your email and all subscriptions from our system.

March 2, 2026 - Expanded currency coverage and UX improvements

203 currencies in converter dropdown - The currency selector now lists all 151 fiat currencies, 4 precious metals, and 50 cryptocurrencies in the static HTML, organized into labeled groups.
US Dollar rate table - A static "US Dollar Exchange Rates Today" table on the homepage shows 1 USD rates for 27 major currencies.
Provider comparison table - See estimated costs from banks, cards, and transfer services for popular corridors, with source citations.

March 1, 2026 - SEO and content foundation

5 new content sections - Added "How Exchange Rates Work", "Understanding the Mid-Market Rate", "Popular Exchange Rates Today", "Forex Market Hours", and "FAQ" to the homepage (~1,200 words of static content).
Structured data - Added WebApplication, FAQPage, HowTo, and BreadcrumbList JSON-LD schemas for rich results eligibility.
Site navigation - Added a primary nav bar with links to FAQ, Methodology, and About pages.
Static-first architecture - All headings, internal links, and keyword-rich text now render in static HTML. JavaScript hydrates live data (rates, prices, market status) but never creates the section structure.
Speculation Rules API - Top pair pages are prerendered on hover for near-instant navigation in Chrome.
"How we make money" disclosure - A static transparency notice in the page footer explains our affiliate relationship model.

February 28, 2026 - Page growth system

756 currency pair pages - Generated pages for all 28 x 27 currency combinations with historical charts, ready reckoner tables, and conversion tools.
28 currency hub pages - Each hub shows all pairs for a given currency (e.g., USD Hub) with links to individual pair pages.
Gradual indexation - New pair pages go live at a controlled rate (8 per day) in BIS trading volume order, starting with the most traded pairs first.
XML and HTML sitemaps - Auto-generated sitemaps cover all live pages and update on each build.
IndexNow integration - Bing and Yandex are notified of new and updated pages after each deploy.

February 26, 2026 - Multi-provider rate engine

TwelveData integration - Primary data source for 149 fiat currencies and 50 cryptocurrencies with live rates updating every 60 seconds.
OpenExchangeRates integration - Secondary source covering 170 fiat currencies with hourly updates, filling gaps in TwelveData coverage.
Frankfurter (ECB) fallback - Free European Central Bank reference rates for 30 currencies, available as a final fallback and for local development.
Cross-rate computation - When no direct rate exists, the system automatically computes rates through USD or EUR as intermediaries.
PHP proxy with caching - All API calls go through a server-side proxy that caches responses (60s for TwelveData, 5min for OXR) and hides API keys from client code.

February 24, 2026 - Core converter

Live currency converter - Convert between any supported currency pair with real-time mid-market rates.
30-day and 365-day charts - Interactive rate history charts for every pair, with high/low/average statistics.
Ready reckoner table - Quick-reference conversion amounts (1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500, 1000) for the selected pair.
Smart currency defaults - Geo-detection sets your local currency automatically on first visit.
Swap button - One-click swap between from and to currencies.
PWA support - Installable as an app on mobile and desktop via the service worker.

February 20, 2026 - Launch

ExchangeRates.com goes live - Initial launch with basic currency converter, Frankfurter (ECB) data for 30 currencies, and responsive design.
Static-generated site - Vanilla HTML/CSS/JS with no framework, no build tools. Fast, lightweight, and accessible.
Dark mode - System-preference detection with manual toggle.
Accessibility - Keyboard navigation, screen reader support, high-contrast mode, and adjustable font sizes.