Year-wise Currency Converter: Historical Exchange Rates, 1947 to Today
Pick a year, choose any two countries and convert between their currencies at that year's average exchange rate.
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Rates By Exchange Rate API · Historical data: World Bank
What is the year-wise currency converter?
This free currency converter shows what one currency was worth against another in any year, not just today. Select a year, pick two countries, enter an amount and get the result using that year's average exchange rate. It covers more than 200 countries and territories, with India (INR) and US dollar (USD) rates going back to 1947.
How to use the historical currency converter
- Choose the year you want to convert for.
- Enter the amount.
- Select the From and To countries. Each option shows the currency name and code, for example India - Indian rupee (INR).
- Click Convert to see the converted amount and the exchange rate used. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion.
Key features
- Year-wise exchange rates: convert using the average rate of the year you select.
- Every country's currency: over 200 countries and territories, including euro area, CFA franc and dollar-using economies.
- Always up to date: the current year uses live market rates that refresh daily, and new years appear automatically once published.
- Rate shown with every result: see exactly which rate and year were used.
- Free and mobile friendly: no sign-up, works on phones, tablets and desktops.
Why historical exchange rates matter
Today's rate is not enough when you are working with past money. Historical exchange rates help with:
- Comparing the price of goods, salaries or property in different years.
- Preparing school, college and research projects on economic history.
- Converting old invoices, remittances, tuition fees or imports and exports for accounting.
- Understanding how the Indian rupee has changed against the US dollar since Independence.
USD to INR over the years
The table below shows approximate yearly values of one US dollar in Indian rupees. Use the converter above for any other year or currency pair.
| Year | 1 USD in INR (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 3.30 |
| 1966 | 7.50 |
| 1991 | 22.74 |
| 2000 | 44.94 |
| 2010 | 45.73 |
| 2020 | 76.38 |
| 2024 | 83.66 |
| 2025 | 87.15 |
Where do the exchange rates come from?
Rates for 1960 up to the latest published year come from the World Bank's official annual average exchange rate data (local currency per US dollar). The current year uses live market rates from Exchange Rate API, updated once a day. For 1947 to 1959, rates are available for India and the United States only. Cross rates between two countries are calculated through the US dollar.
These rates are for information and general reference. They are not bank buying or selling rates, so please check with your bank or an official source before making financial, legal or accounting decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What was the USD to INR rate in 1947?
In 1947, one US dollar was worth about 3.30 Indian rupees.
Which countries and currencies are included?
More than 200 countries and territories are included, each with its currency name and code. Countries that share a currency, such as the euro, are listed separately so you can pick by country.
How often are the rates updated?
Current-year rates refresh daily. Earlier years use annual average rates that do not change, and each new year is added once the World Bank publishes it.
Why does it say "No rate available" for some years?
Some countries have no published rate for certain years, and the World Bank does not provide data before 1960. For 1947 to 1959, only India and the United States are available. Try a different year or country.
Can I convert euro area countries before the euro existed?
Yes. Before a country adopted the euro, the converter uses that country's old national currency and labels it as such.
Are these the same rates my bank will give me?
No. Banks and exchange services add their own margins and fees. Use these rates as a reference, not as a transaction quote.