Convert Swedish Krona to US Dollar
SEK to USD Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Swedish Krona (SEK) = 0.1076 US Dollar (USD) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 SEK converts to roughly 10.76 USD, and $1,000 SEK converts to about 107.61 USD. The SEK/USD rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day SEK/USD context
Over the past 90 days, SEK/USD has traded between 0.1051 and 0.1098. The current rate of 0.1076 sits roughly 54% through that range — in the middle of the recent range. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Swedish Krona has weakened by 1.36% against US Dollar.
SEK/USD Price History
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About Swedish Krona (SEK)
The Swedish Krona (SEK) is the official currency of Sweden, issued by the Riksbank — the world's oldest central bank, founded in 1668. SEK is one of the more liquid Scandinavian currencies and is strongly correlated with European economic conditions despite Sweden remaining outside the Eurozone.
- •Riksbank founded 1668 — the world's oldest central bank still in operation
- •Sweden is among the world's most cashless societies; cash is under 9% of point-of-sale transactions
- •Sweden voted against joining the Euro in a 2003 referendum
- •Riksbank targets 2% CPIF inflation
- •SEK is correlated with EUR because ~60% of Swedish exports go to the EU
About US Dollar (USD)
The United States Dollar (USD) is the world's primary reserve currency and the single most traded currency in global foreign exchange markets. Issued by the Federal Reserve System since 1913, it anchors the DXY (U.S. Dollar Index) and sits on one side of roughly 88% of all forex transactions.
- •Involved in ~88% of all daily forex turnover (BIS Triennial Survey)
- •Accounts for roughly 58% of allocated central bank reserves (IMF COFER)
- •Primary invoicing currency for global oil, metals, and most commodities
- •Dollar-denominated debt issued outside the US exceeds $13 trillion
- •The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds rate, which drives USD strength globally
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Riksbank affect SEK?
Sveriges Riksbank meets five times per year. Policy decisions are announced at 08:30 UTC, followed by a press conference. The Riksbank has historically been more responsive than the ECB to inflation surprises, producing periodic SEK volatility when its rate path diverges from the Eurozone.
Why does SEK trade like a Eurozone currency?
Sweden is not in the Eurozone but its economy is deeply integrated — over 50% of Swedish exports go to Eurozone countries. EUR/SEK volatility is therefore lower than USD/SEK, and Eurozone CPI surprises often move SEK as much as Swedish data.
What is Sweden's housing-market exposure?
Sweden has one of the highest household-debt-to-GDP ratios in Europe (~85%) and a heavily floating-rate mortgage market. SEK has historically weakened during global rate-hike cycles because rising mortgage costs hit Swedish consumers harder than Eurozone counterparts. Watch Swedish housing transaction data as a SEK leading indicator.
Is SEK a good store of value?
Over the last decade SEK has weakened against both USD and EUR — driven by negative-rate policy and structural growth concerns. Swedish bank deposits in SEK earn modest yields, but FX losses have eroded real returns for foreign holders. EUR or USD deposits have outperformed SEK savings since 2015.
When is USD/SEK most liquid?
During the London session (07:00–17:00 UTC). Stockholm-based desks open around 07:00 UTC and overlap with London. New York afternoon liquidity in SEK is thin and spreads widen meaningfully — avoid execution after 18:00 UTC unless necessary.
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