About USD/SEK
USD/SEK represents the dollar against the Swedish krona, a currency driven by Riksbank policy and Swedish economic data. Sweden's export-heavy economy - machinery, vehicles, and technology - ties the krona to global manufacturing cycles and European demand. Riksbank repo rate decisions and Swedish CPI are the main domestic events. The pair tends to have a mild inverse correlation with EUR/USD, as the krona often moves alongside the euro against the dollar due to deep Eurozone-Sweden trade links. Daily ranges average 600-1,200 pips (0.06-0.12 SEK), with spreads of 15-30 pips. Liquidity is best during the London and European morning sessions. USD/SEK often trends during risk-off periods as the dollar strengthens broadly and the small, open Swedish economy faces headwinds.
Historical Rates - Last 7 Days
| Date | Close | Change |
|---|
| 2026-08-22 | 9.4407 | -0.98% |
| 2026-08-23 | 9.4749 | +0.36% |
| 2026-08-24 | 9.4696 | -0.06% |
| 2026-08-25 | 9.4906 | +0.22% |
| 2026-08-26 | 9.4522 | -0.40% |
| 2026-08-27 | 9.5232 | +0.75% |
| 2026-08-28 | 9.5138 | -0.10% |
See full price history on the historical rate lookup tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pip value for USD/SEK?
One standard lot (100,000 units) on USD/SEK has a pip value of approximately $10.00. The minimum price increment (tick) is 0.00001. A pip is typically the fourth decimal place for this pair, meaning 1 pip = 0.0001 for most pairs.
What time is USD/SEK most active?
USD/SEK sees its highest trading volume during the London session. As an exotic pair, liquidity can thin significantly outside of the primary sessions listed above. Spreads widen and slippage increases during off-hours.
What economic events affect USD/SEK most?
The most impactful events for USD/SEK come from the USD and SEK economies. US releases — non-farm payrolls, CPI, FOMC rate decisions, and GDP — are among the most market-moving events globally. A surprise in any of these can shift the pair 50–100 pips within minutes. The upcoming events section above lists the specific releases scheduled in the next two weeks.