France Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
France's exchange rate was 0.96 in 2025, ranked 177th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
France's exchange rate stood at 0.96 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.96 by 2025. France ranked 177th globally.
France’s exchange rate has moved from 4.94 in 1960 to a World Bank‑reported 0.96 in 2025, placing it at rank 177 globally and matching peers such as Finland, Greece, Estonia and Ireland. The most pronounced appreciation occurred in 1985 when the rate peaked at 8.99, reflecting a period of strong franc valuation amid tight monetary policy. Conversely, the 2008 global financial crisis drove the rate to an all‑time trough of 0.68, underscoring the currency’s vulnerability to external shocks and capital outflows. Over the 66‑year coverage, the long‑term trend shows a gradual depreciation from the mid‑1960s high, punctuated by sharp reversals during macro‑economic upheavals. Continued euro‑area fiscal integration and the European Central Bank’s monetary stance will likely shape future movements, with any divergence in policy or external demand potentially altering the current modest depreciation trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.99 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.97 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.96 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.96 | +0.03 | #177 |
| 2024 | 0.92 | −0.00 | #19 |
| 2023 | 0.92 | −0.02 | #23 |
| 2022 | 0.95 | +0.10 | #17 |
| 2021 | 0.85 | −0.03 | #21 |
| 2020 | 0.88 | −0.02 | #17 |
| 2019 | 0.89 | +0.05 | #20 |
| 2018 | 0.85 | −0.04 | #20 |
| 2017 | 0.89 | −0.02 | #17 |
| 2016 | 0.90 | +0.00 | #17 |
| 2015 | 0.90 | +0.15 | #17 |
| 2014 | 0.75 | −0.00 | #19 |
| 2013 | 0.75 | −0.03 | #17 |
| 2012 | 0.78 | +0.06 | #17 |
| 2011 | 0.72 | −0.04 | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
France's exchange rate was 0.96 in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
France's exchange rate peaked at 8.99 in 1985.
The lowest exchange rate in France was 0.68 in 2008.
France ranks 177th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
France's exchange rate is projected to reach 0.96 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of France in 2025 was 0.96. This ranks 177th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_exchange-rate,
title = {France Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}