Italy Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Italy's exchange rate was 0.96 in 2025, ranked 180th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Italy'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. Italy ranked 180th globally.
Italy’s exchange rate has fallen dramatically from an early‑record 623.99 in 1960 to a modest 0.96 in 2025, placing the country at rank 180 globally after 66 years of observation. The most pronounced appreciation occurred in 1985 when the rate peaked at 1,909.44, reflecting the strong post‑oil‑crisis rebound of the Italian lira, while the deepest depreciation was recorded in 2008 at 0.68, coinciding with the global financial crisis and a surge in euro‑area volatility. The 2025 figure matches that of peer economies such as Ireland and Luxembourg, suggesting that Italy’s currency dynamics now move in step with other small, open European markets rather than the extreme swings of the past. Continued fiscal consolidation and alignment with European Central Bank policy are likely to keep the exchange rate anchored near current levels, although a resurgence of sovereign debt concerns or divergent monetary stances could revive sharper fluctuations.
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 | #180 |
| 2024 | 0.92 | −0.00 | #23 |
| 2023 | 0.92 | −0.02 | #27 |
| 2022 | 0.95 | +0.10 | #20 |
| 2021 | 0.85 | −0.03 | #24 |
| 2020 | 0.88 | −0.02 | #20 |
| 2019 | 0.89 | +0.05 | #23 |
| 2018 | 0.85 | −0.04 | #23 |
| 2017 | 0.89 | −0.02 | #20 |
| 2016 | 0.90 | +0.00 | #20 |
| 2015 | 0.90 | +0.15 | #20 |
| 2014 | 0.75 | −0.00 | #22 |
| 2013 | 0.75 | −0.03 | #20 |
| 2012 | 0.78 | +0.06 | #20 |
| 2011 | 0.72 | −0.04 | #21 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Italy's exchange rate was 0.96 in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
Italy's exchange rate peaked at 1,909.44 in 1985.
The lowest exchange rate in Italy was 0.68 in 2008.
Italy ranks 180th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Italy's exchange rate is projected to reach 0.96 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Italy in 2025 was 0.96. This ranks 180th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_italy_exchange-rate,
title = {Italy Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}