With the Currencies data type you can easily get and compare exchange rates from around the world. In this article, you'll learn how to enter currency pairs, convert them into a data type, and extract more information for robust data.
Note: Currency pairs are only available to Microsoft 365 accounts (Worldwide Multi-Tenant clients.)
Use the Currencies data type to calculate exchange rates
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Enter the currency pair in a cell using this format: From Currency / To Currency with the ISO currency codes. For example, enter "USD/EUR" to get the exchange rate from one United States Dollar to Euros.
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Select the cells and then select Insert > Table. Although creating a table isn't required, it'll make inserting data from the data type much easier later.
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With the cells still selected, go to the Data tab and select the Currencies data type. If Excel finds a match between the currency pair and our data provider, your text will convert to a data type and you'll see the Currencies icon
Note: If you see
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To extract more information from the Currencies data type, select one or more converted cells and select the Insert Data button
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You'll see a list of all the fields available to choose from. Select the fields to add a new column of data. For example, Price represents the exchange rate for the currency pair, Last Trade Time represents the time the exchange rate was quoted.
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Once you have all the currency data that you want, you can use it in formulas or calculations. To ensure your data is up to date, you can go to Data > Refresh All to get an updated quote.
Caution: Currency information is provided "as-is" and may be delayed. Therefore, this data should not be used for trading purposes or advice. See About our data sources for more information.
See also
Stocks and geography data types
