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Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
LRAC74TTJPQ156N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
76.20
Year-over-Year Change
3.41%
Date Range
1/1/1978 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the U.S. real effective exchange rate on a quarterly, not seasonally adjusted basis. It provides insights into the international purchasing power of the U.S. dollar.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The real effective exchange rate measures the value of the U.S. dollar against a basket of major trading partners' currencies, adjusted for inflation. This metric is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess the competitiveness of U.S. exports and imports.
Methodology
The data is calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on exchange rates and consumer price indexes.
Historical Context
The real effective exchange rate is a key input for trade policy, monetary policy, and international economic analysis.
Key Facts
- The real effective exchange rate is indexed to 2010 = 100.
- A lower real effective exchange rate indicates a stronger U.S. dollar.
- The real effective exchange rate reached a recent high in Q1 2022.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the real effective exchange rate of the U.S. dollar on a quarterly, non-seasonally adjusted basis.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The real effective exchange rate is a key metric for assessing the international competitiveness of U.S. exports and imports, which is crucial for trade policy, monetary policy, and economic analysis.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on exchange rates and consumer price indexes.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The real effective exchange rate is a widely used input for trade policy, monetary policy, and international economic analysis by governments, central banks, and market participants.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released quarterly with a slight lag, and may be subject to revisions as new information becomes available.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted (LRAC74TTJPQ156N), retrieved from FRED.