Portugal Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Portugal's exchange rate was 0.96 in 2025, ranked 188th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Portugal'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. Portugal ranked 188th globally.
Portugal's exchange rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with its all-time peak occurring in 1998 at 180.10 and a trough in 2008 at 0.68. The country's exchange rate declined sharply during the European sovereign debt crisis, reaching a low of 0.68 in 2008 before recovering to its current level of 0.96, ranking 188 globally. This recovery is comparable to that of the Slovak Republic, which also experienced a significant decline in the aftermath of the 2008 crisis. Portugal's exchange rate remains stable, mirroring that of the Netherlands, which shares a similar ranking of 0.96. The country's stable exchange rate suggests a relatively stable economic environment, although a change in monetary policy or global economic shifts could alter this trajectory. A potential decline in the European Central Bank's interest rates or an increase in global interest rates could lead to a depreciation of the euro, impacting Portugal's exchange rate.
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 | #188 |
| 2024 | 0.92 | −0.00 | #31 |
| 2023 | 0.92 | −0.02 | #35 |
| 2022 | 0.95 | +0.10 | #28 |
| 2021 | 0.85 | −0.03 | #32 |
| 2020 | 0.88 | −0.02 | #28 |
| 2019 | 0.89 | +0.05 | #31 |
| 2018 | 0.85 | −0.04 | #31 |
| 2017 | 0.89 | −0.02 | #28 |
| 2016 | 0.90 | +0.00 | #28 |
| 2015 | 0.90 | +0.15 | #29 |
| 2014 | 0.75 | −0.00 | #29 |
| 2013 | 0.75 | −0.03 | #26 |
| 2012 | 0.78 | +0.06 | #27 |
| 2011 | 0.72 | −0.04 | #27 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's exchange rate was 0.96 in 2025. Ranked 188th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's exchange rate peaked at 180.10 in 1998.
The lowest exchange rate in Portugal was 0.68 in 2008.
Portugal ranks 188th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's exchange rate is projected to reach 0.96 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Portugal in 2025 was 0.96. This ranks 188th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_exchange-rate,
title = {Portugal Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}