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10 Most Expensive Currencies In 2015 (hint: #1 Isn’t The U.S. Dollar) by Castos(m): 4:57pm On Jun 06, 2015 |
As of April 23, 2015, the most expensive currency in 2015 is not the U.S. dollar, the British pound, or the euro. Surprisingly, the most valuable currencies in the world don’t always belong to the wealthiest economies. The following list of currencies gives the U.S. dollar a run for its money when it comes to the most expensive currency in the world. All exchange rates are as of April 22, 2015. 10. Canadian Dollar (CAD) One Canadian dollar buys US$0.81. At its recent peak, which was in April 2011, the Canadian dollar was able to purchase US$1.05. The Canadian economy fared much better during the Great Recession, with no banks needing bailouts and home prices only declining modestly. Since then, the Canadian economy has expanded, slowly growing at an average pace of 2.0% and 2.5% in 2013 and 2014, respectively. These factors have helped it 9. Azerbaijani Manat (AZN ) One Azerbaijani manat fetches US$0.95. Azerbaijan, located between the Black and Caspian Seas, has Russia and Georgia as its neighbors to the north, and Turkey and Iran as its neighbors to the south. This oil-rich nation grew at 4.5% in 2014 and is expected to benefit from an expansive network of oil pipelines running through its borders. 8. Swiss Franc ( CHF ) One Swiss franc is equivalent to US$1.03 On January 15, 2015, the Swiss National Bank removed its cap on the Swiss franc, momentarily sending the currency 15% higher against the U.S. dollar. The floating of the exchange rate was a result of continued demand for the Swiss franc as a safe-haven currency from a well-diversified, export-focused economy. 7. Euro ( EUR ) One euro buys US$1.07. After the global financial crisis, the European Union only managed to exit from its recession in the first quarter of 2014. The latest gross domestic product (GDP) readings still indicate that the economy is growing at less than one percent per year. However, the euro remains the currency of the world’s largest economy, the European Union. 6. Cayman Islands Dollar ( KYD) One Cayman Islands dollar buys US$1.21. With a population of 60,000, this offshore tax haven boasts zero unemployment and more than 90,000 businesses, mostly in financial services. While there is no direct taxation, such as corporate or income taxes, the government derives revenues mostly from duties on imported goods and tourism. 5. Jordanian Dinar ( JOD) One Jordanian dinar is equal to US$1.41. The Jordanian dinar may be one of the biggest anomalies in the currency market. Jordan remains reliant on foreign assistance for essentials to fight poverty. Moreover, Jordan is one of the smallest economies in the Middle East, which currently imports the majority of its energy needs and continues to battle budget deficits. (Source: CIA World Factbook , last accessed April 23, 2015.) Still, its currency is valued at more than 40% higher than the U.S. dollar. 4. British Pound Sterling ( GBP ) One British pound sterling purchases US$1.50. The United Kingdom is the third largest European economy only behind Germany and France. Financial services, including banking and insurance, constitute the majority of the U.K. economy, however, manufacturing still accounts for roughly 10% of the economy. (Source: CIA World Factbook , last accessed April 23, 2015.) Recently, the United Kingdom has economically outperformed the rest of Europe, growing at above 2.5% since the start of 2014. 3. Omani Rial (OMR ) One Omani rial is worth US$2.59. Oman, which borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, is an energy-rich nation with 77% of its government revenues being derived from oil. (Source: CIA World Factbook , last accessed April 23, 2015.) Prevailing low oil prices will clearly add to budget deficits, as Oman has an expansive social safety net; but the Omani government intends to reduce its oil sector contribution from above 40% in 2014 to below 10% by 2020. This suggests low oil prices will have less of an effect on Oman’s rial. 2. Bahraini Dinar ( BHD ) One Bahraini dinar is worth US$2.65. With the second most expensive currency in 2015 so far, Bahrain is another Gulf state for which oil accounts for a majority of government revenues, totaling 88% as of 2013. (Source: CIA World Factbook , last accessed April 23, 2015.) The Kingdom of Bahrain is a tiny island nation that’s one-tenth the size of Hawaii, but boasts 1.2 million citizens. Bahrain has grown its economy at 3.4% on average over the last four years. (Source: The Heritage Foundation web site , last accessed April 23, 2015.) 1. Kuwaiti Dinar ( KWD ) One Kuwaiti dinar is equivalent to US$3.30. As a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Kuwait was the 10th-largest exporter of oil in 2013 and has the sixth-largest oil reserves in the world as of 2014. (Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration web site , last accessed April 23, 2015.) Kuwait’s oil revenues enabled the country to continuously save 10% of its government budget annually, protecting it—and, in turn, the Kuwaiti dinar— from the effects of the current downturn in oil prices. (Source: CIA World Factbook , last accessed April 23, 2015.) Currently, the Kuwaiti dinar is the most valuable currency and the most expensive currency in the world. http://www.profitconfidential.com/u-s-dollar/the-10-most-expensive-currency/
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Re: 10 Most Expensive Currencies In 2015 (hint: #1 Isn’t The U.S. Dollar) by Genea(f): 5:16pm On Jun 06, 2015 |
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Re: 10 Most Expensive Currencies In 2015 (hint: #1 Isn’t The U.S. Dollar) by Nobody: 10:26am On Jun 07, 2015 |
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Re: 10 Most Expensive Currencies In 2015 (hint: #1 Isn’t The U.S. Dollar) by Rumpelstiltskin(m): 11:37am On Jun 07, 2015 |
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Re: 10 Most Expensive Currencies In 2015 (hint: #1 Isn’t The U.S. Dollar) by Castos(m): 2:33pm On Jun 07, 2015 |
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