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Currency market 2026-08-07: European Central Bank exchange rate recap
A summary of European Central Bank reference rate fixings on 7 August 2026, detailing movements in USD/ZAR and major currency pairs.
USD/ZAR and key US dollar exchange rates
On 7 August 2026, the European Central Bank's reference rates showed the US dollar at 16.223 against the South African rand (USD/ZAR), down 0.53% from the previous day's fixing (European Central Bank). The EUR/USD reference rate was fixed at 1.1535, a 0.06% decrease (European Central Bank). The GBP/USD rate was recorded at 1.345, reflecting a 0.13% decline (European Central Bank). In contrast, the USD/CHF reference rate rose to 0.8103, up 0.07% (European Central Bank), while the USD/CAD exchange rate stood at 1.401, a 0.09% increase (European Central Bank).
Commodity and Asia-Pacific currencies against the US dollar
The European Central Bank's reference rate for AUD/USD was 0.704 on 7 August 2026 (European Central Bank), representing a 0.02% decline from the previous day. The NZD/USD reference rate was recorded at 0.5871, a 0.2% decrease (European Central Bank). The USD/SGD reference rate was fixed at 1.2809, 0.09% lower than the previous fixing (European Central Bank).
Japanese yen crosses
On 7 August 2026, the European Central Bank's reference rate for USD/JPY was 158.34 (European Central Bank), up 0.32% from the previous day. The EUR/JPY exchange rate was fixed at 182.64, a 0.26% increase (European Central Bank). The GBP/JPY cross was fixed at 212.95, reflecting a 0.19% advance (European Central Bank).
European cross rates
The European Central Bank's reference rate for EUR/GBP stood at 0.8577 on 7 August 2026 (European Central Bank), a 0.07% gain. The EUR/CHF rate was fixed at 0.9347, up 0.01% (European Central Bank). Conversely, the EUR/PLN reference rate dropped to 4.2983, a 0.02% decrease (European Central Bank).
Frequently asked questions
What was the USD/ZAR exchange rate on 7 August 2026?
The European Central Bank's reference rate showed USD/ZAR at 16.223 on 7 August 2026, down 0.53% from the previous day.
What was the EUR/USD reference rate on 7 August 2026?
The EUR/USD reference rate was fixed at 1.1535 on 7 August 2026, a 0.06% decrease from the previous fixing.
How did USD/JPY change on 7 August 2026?
The USD/JPY reference rate was 158.34 on 7 August 2026, up 0.32% from the previous day.
What was the GBP/USD rate on 7 August 2026?
The GBP/USD rate was recorded at 1.345 on 7 August 2026, reflecting a 0.13% decline.
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