Currency converter FAQ
Answers about rate dates, historical data, inputs, fees and retrieving data at fiat-rate.com.
How current are the displayed rates?
These are daily reference rates. The date beside the result is what matters. Opening the page again does not mean a new rate has been published.
Why does the converter show an older date at weekends?
There is no new reference value on days without publication. The historical converter searches backwards by up to 14 days and names the observation day actually used.
Can I exchange or transfer money here?
No. The website calculates indicative equivalents. It does not open accounts or execute payments or exchanges.
How do I enter 1,000 euros and 50 cents?
Use 1,000.50 or 1000.50. The full stop separates decimal places; commas group thousands.
Are bank fees included?
No. Fees and individual rate markups are unknown. Compare the amount received and total charge using the actual offer.
How far back do historical rates go?
The date selector starts at 4 January 1999. Actual data coverage depends on the currency pair. For two different currencies, no result is shown without matching observations.
Why does the chart differ from the requested period?
The start and end follow the available observations within the period. Weekends, holidays or gaps can shift the displayed boundaries.
What happens if the rate service is unavailable?
The current converter can show previously stored local values with a warning and original date. Historical requests show a message on failure. Missing data are not replaced by invented rates.
Is the amount I enter transmitted?
Conversion takes place in your browser. The rate source receives the details needed for the query, such as currencies and period, but not the entered amount.
Is the reference amount suitable for official accounting?
That depends on the relevant requirements. Check the required source, date and calculation. This website does not promise suitability for a particular accounting purpose.