The value of one currency stated in another currency.
Natural examples
Der Wechselkurs steht heute bei 1,08 Dollar pro Euro.
The exchange rate is 1.08 dollars per euro today.
Vor der Reise verglich Mina mehrere Wechselkurse.
Before the trip, Mina compared several exchange rates.
Ein schwacher Wechselkurs macht Importe teurer.
A weak exchange rate makes imports more expensive.
Usage note
Wechselkurs is masculine; its plural is Wechselkurse. It is commonly used with the currencies being compared.
Mini-lesson: Wechselkurs
The value of one currency stated in another currency. Wechselkurs is masculine; its plural is Wechselkurse. It is commonly used with the currencies being compared.
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