Convert US Dollar to Swedish Krona
USD to SEK Exchange Rate Calculator
1 US Dollar (USD) = 9.3473 Swedish Krona (SEK) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 USD converts to roughly 934.73 SEK, and $1,000 USD converts to about 9,347.30 SEK. The USD/SEK 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 USD/SEK context
Over the past 90 days, USD/SEK has traded between 9.1109 and 9.5173. The current rate of 9.3473 sits roughly 58% through that range — in the middle of the recent range. Versus the rate 90 days ago, US Dollar has strengthened by 1.06% against Swedish Krona.
USD/SEK Price History
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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
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
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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