Historical Rate Lookup
Look up forex exchange rates for any date in the past year.
Lookup Parameters
💡 Data available from September 2009 (15+ years)
Historical Rate
Select a date and click "Look Up Rate" to view historical exchange rates.
About Historical Rates
Accurate Data
Our historical rates come from institutional-grade data sources, providing accurate snapshots of past exchange rates.
Business Use
Perfect for accounting, tax filings, and financial reporting. Convert historical transactions at the correct rate.
Analysis
Compare rates across different dates to analyze trends, backtest strategies, or understand market movements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up historical forex rates?
Use our free historical rate lookup tool to check forex rates for any date. Simply select a currency pair, choose a date from the calendar, and click "Look Up Rate". We provide bid, ask, and mid rates with data going back to September 2009.
How far back can I look up forex rates?
Our historical rate lookup tool provides forex rates going back to September 2009 - over 15 years of data. This covers all accounting, tax, and analysis needs. Data is sourced from institutional-grade market data providers.
What is the difference between bid, ask, and mid rate?
The bid rate is what buyers pay, ask rate is what sellers receive, and mid rate is the average of bid and ask. For historical lookups, the mid rate is typically used for accounting and valuations. The spread (ask minus bid) shows trading costs.
Can I use historical forex rates for tax purposes?
Yes, our historical rate lookup provides accurate rates suitable for tax calculations and financial reporting. Many businesses use historical forex rates for converting foreign transactions to local currency for tax filings.
Why are historical forex rates important for traders?
Historical forex rates help traders analyze past price movements, backtest trading strategies, and understand market behavior on specific dates. You can compare rates from different dates to identify trends and patterns.
Are weekend forex rates available in historical data?
Forex markets are closed on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). When you look up a weekend date, our tool returns the last available rate from Friday. This is standard practice for historical forex data.
How accurate are historical forex rates?
Our historical forex rates come from Massive.com, an institutional-grade data provider. The rates are accurate snapshots from the interbank market and suitable for financial calculations and reporting.
Can I compare historical rates with current rates?
Yes! Our historical rate lookup automatically shows the percentage change between your selected date and today's current rate. This helps you see how the exchange rate has moved over time.
What currency pairs are available for historical lookup?
We support all major and cross currency pairs including EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, USD/CHF, NZD/USD, and popular crosses like EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY, and GBP/JPY.
How do I export historical forex rate data?
After looking up a historical rate, you can use the "Copy Rate" button to copy the data. For bulk historical data needs, consider using financial data APIs or specialized data providers.