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Currency market 2026-08-18: NZD/USD falls alongside major counterparts
European Central Bank reference rates for 18 August 2026 show declines for the New Zealand dollar, euro, and pound against the US dollar.
NZD/USD and Australian dollar reference rates
The European Central Bank published reference rates for the 18 August 2026 fixing (European Central Bank). The NZD/USD rate was 0.5885 (European Central Bank), down 0.55% from the 17 August 2026 fixing (European Central Bank). The AUD/USD fixing was 0.7111 (European Central Bank), a 0.19% fall from the previous day's fixing (European Central Bank). Both rates were lower than their 17 August 2026 levels (European Central Bank).
European dollar pairs and Swiss franc exchange rates
ECB reference rates for 18 August 2026 showed lower fixings for EUR/USD and GBP/USD versus the previous day (ECB). EUR/USD fell 0.15% to 1.1576 (ECB). GBP/USD dropped 0.25% to 1.3526 (ECB). Conversely, EUR/GBP rose 0.1% to 0.8558 (ECB). Both Swiss franc rates rose (ECB). USD/CHF gained 0.33% to 0.8125 (ECB). EUR/CHF rose 0.18% to 0.9406 (ECB).
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Japanese yen crosses and USD/JPY movements
ECB reference rates for 18 August 2026 show yen-pair movements versus the 17 August fixing (European Central Bank). USD/JPY was fixed at 159.7 (European Central Bank), up 0.3% from the previous fixing (European Central Bank). EUR/JPY was fixed at 184.87 (European Central Bank), a 0.15% rise (European Central Bank). GBP/JPY stood at 216.01 (European Central Bank), a 0.05% gain (European Central Bank).
Broad US dollar pairs and European currency movements
ECB reference rates for 18 August 2026 set USD/CAD at 1.3874, up 0.1% from the previous fixing (ECB reference rates). USD/ZAR rose 0.27% to 16.22 (ECB reference rates). USD/SGD was fixed at 1.2777, a 0.11% gain (ECB reference rates). EUR/PLN was set at 4.319, up 0.29% (ECB reference rates).
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Frequently asked questions
What was the NZD/USD ECB reference rate on 18 August 2026?
The NZD/USD ECB reference rate was 0.5885 on 18 August 2026, down 0.55% from the previous fixing.
How did EUR/USD and GBP/USD change on 18 August 2026?
EUR/USD fell 0.15% to 1.1576 and GBP/USD dropped 0.25% to 1.3526 versus the 17 August fixing.
What were the USD/JPY and EUR/JPY rates on 18 August 2026?
USD/JPY was fixed at 159.7, up 0.3%, and EUR/JPY at 184.87, up 0.15% from the previous day.
Which Swiss franc pairs rose on 18 August 2026?
USD/CHF gained 0.33% to 0.8125 and EUR/CHF rose 0.18% to 0.9406 on 18 August 2026.
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