exchangerate.devThe Korean won led 30 major currencies against the US dollar in the third quarter of 2026, gaining 14.42%. A dollar bought 1,550.89 won on 30 June and 1,355.40 on 30 September. The Turkish lira had the largest fall, losing 4.81%. Eleven currencies strengthened against the dollar, while 19 weakened.
Q3 2026 performance of 30 currencies against the US dollar
| Currency | Change | Per dollar, 30 Jun 2026 | Per dollar, 30 Sep 2026 | Best day | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korean Won (KRW) | +14.42% | 1,550.89 | 1,355.4 | +1.34%, 19 Aug 2026 | -1.07%, 17 Sep 2026 |
| Icelandic Króna (ISK) | +4.75% | 126.382 | 120.652 | +1.34%, 25 Sep 2026 | -0.56%, 17 Jul 2026 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | +3.46% | 162.436 | 156.997 | +2.30%, 3 Sep 2026 | -1.39%, 18 Sep 2026 |
| Norwegian Krone (NOK) | +3.40% | 9.92672 | 9.60062 | +1.05%, 30 Jul 2026 | -0.92%, 10 Sep 2026 |
| Singapore Dollar (SGD) | +1.38% | 1.29489 | 1.27723 | +0.43%, 3 Sep 2026 | -0.28%, 23 Sep 2026 |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | +1.21% | 6.7855 | 6.70454 | +0.32%, 10 Jul 2026 | -0.21%, 6 Jul 2026 |
| Australian Dollar (AUD) | +1.17% | 1.452 | 1.4352 | +0.87%, 21 Aug 2026 | -0.61%, 23 Sep 2026 |
| British Pound (GBP) | +0.49% | 0.75635 | 0.75265 | +0.80%, 16 Jul 2026 | -0.65%, 23 Sep 2026 |
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | +0.37% | 1.42356 | 1.41832 | +0.97%, 3 Sep 2026 | -0.79%, 24 Aug 2026 |
| Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) | +0.17% | 4.08496 | 4.07803 | +0.58%, 17 Aug 2026 | -0.55%, 17 Jul 2026 |
| Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) | +0.07% | 17,903.2 | 17,891.1 | +0.78%, 21 Aug 2026 | -1.09%, 8 Jul 2026 |
| Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) | -0.06% | 7.84185 | 7.84632 | +0.05%, 24 Aug 2026 | -0.05%, 10 Jul 2026 |
| South African Rand (ZAR) | -0.12% | 16.3721 | 16.3913 | +1.06%, 21 Aug 2026 | -2.44%, 24 Jul 2026 |
| Bulgarian Lev (BGN) | -0.34% | 1.71654 | 1.72244 | +0.84%, 30 Jul 2026 | -0.49%, 17 Sep 2026 |
| Euro (EUR) | -0.34% | 0.87765 | 0.88067 | +0.84%, 30 Jul 2026 | -0.48%, 17 Sep 2026 |
| Danish Krone (DKK) | -0.36% | 6.55994 | 6.58344 | +0.84%, 30 Jul 2026 | -0.48%, 17 Sep 2026 |
| Brazilian Real (BRL) | -0.47% | 5.17843 | 5.20273 | +1.51%, 3 Sep 2026 | -0.99%, 12 Aug 2026 |
| New Zealand Dollar (NZD) | -0.76% | 1.7617 | 1.7752 | +1.44%, 30 Jul 2026 | -0.98%, 23 Sep 2026 |
| Thai Baht (THB) | -1.00% | 33.23 | 33.565 | +0.73%, 21 Aug 2026 | -0.67%, 28 Sep 2026 |
| Romanian Leu (RON) | -1.00% | 4.60233 | 4.64888 | +0.69%, 30 Jul 2026 | -0.69%, 23 Sep 2026 |
| Czech Koruna (CZK) | -1.09% | 21.2884 | 21.5236 | +0.94%, 30 Jul 2026 | -0.61%, 23 Sep 2026 |
| Indian Rupee (INR) | -1.23% | 94.661 | 95.835 | +0.68%, 27 Jul 2026 | -0.62%, 1 Jul 2026 |
| Polish Zloty (PLN) | -2.02% | 3.76997 | 3.84764 | +1.29%, 30 Jul 2026 | -1.10%, 23 Sep 2026 |
| Philippine Peso (PHP) | -2.15% | 61.358 | 62.707 | +0.56%, 3 Aug 2026 | -0.70%, 11 Aug 2026 |
| Swedish Krona (SEK) | -2.43% | 9.73626 | 9.97886 | +1.24%, 30 Jul 2026 | -0.75%, 10 Sep 2026 |
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | -3.01% | 0.80955 | 0.8347 | +1.40%, 20 Aug 2026 | -0.66%, 17 Sep 2026 |
| Hungarian Forint (HUF) | -3.04% | 312.708 | 322.501 | +1.25%, 3 Jul 2026 | -1.42%, 14 Jul 2026 |
| Israeli New Shekel (ILS) | -3.05% | 2.9799 | 3.07362 | +1.06%, 14 Aug 2026 | -1.36%, 18 Aug 2026 |
| Mexican Peso (MXN) | -3.63% | 17.468 | 18.1256 | +0.67%, 4 Sep 2026 | -1.26%, 30 Sep 2026 |
| Turkish Lira (TRY) | -4.81% | 46.6598 | 49.0177 | +0.08%, 9 Jul 2026 | -0.35%, 10 Jul 2026 |
How we calculate the table
For each currency, we compare the daily reference rate against the US dollar on 30 June 2026, the final close before the quarter, with the rate on 30 September 2026. A positive result means that currency bought more dollars at the quarter's end. The table includes the 30 major currencies that had a reference rate on all 66 trading days in the quarter.
The won finished well ahead
The won strengthened against the dollar in 11 of the quarter's 13 weeks. Its largest daily gain was 1.34% on 19 August, and its largest daily loss was 1.07% on 17 September. Next came the Icelandic krona (4.75%), Japanese yen (3.46%) and Norwegian krone (3.40%). The yen recorded the biggest daily gain across all currencies, rising 2.30% on 3 September.
Losses for the lira, peso and shekel
The lira moved from 46.6598 to 49.0177 per dollar and had some of the group's smallest daily changes. The Mexican peso fell 3.63%, with its biggest daily loss of 1.26% on the quarter's final day, 30 September. The Israeli shekel (-3.05%), Hungarian forint (-3.04%) and Swiss franc (-3.01%) followed. The South African rand recorded the largest daily fall, losing 2.44% on 24 July.
How the euro and pound performed
The euro fell 0.34%, moving from 0.87765 to 0.88067 euros per dollar. The Danish krone (-0.36%) and Bulgarian lev (-0.34%) followed a similar path because both are tied to the euro. The pound rose 0.49%.
Currencies across Asia-Pacific
Seven of the 11 currencies that gained were in Asia-Pacific: the won, yen, Singapore dollar (1.38%), Chinese yuan (1.21%), Australian dollar (1.17%), Malaysian ringgit (0.17%) and Indonesian rupiah, which rose just 0.07%. The Philippine peso (-2.15%), Indian rupee (-1.23%) and Thai baht (-1.00%) weakened.
Smallest and largest daily swings
The Hong Kong dollar trades within a narrow band against the US dollar and changed by 0.06% over the quarter. The forint and yen had the most variable daily moves, with standard deviations of 0.60% and 0.58%. The won followed at 0.57%.
Largest and smallest daily swings, measured by standard deviation
| Currency | Daily swing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Forint (HUF) | 0.60% | -3.04% |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | 0.58% | +3.46% |
| South Korean Won (KRW) | 0.57% | +14.42% |
| South African Rand (ZAR) | 0.52% | -0.12% |
| Israeli New Shekel (ILS) | 0.51% | -3.05% |
| Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) | 0.21% | +0.17% |
| Singapore Dollar (SGD) | 0.16% | +1.38% |
| Turkish Lira (TRY) | 0.08% | -4.81% |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | 0.08% | +1.21% |
| Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) | 0.02% | -0.06% |
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