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Ranked: The Top Performing Major Currencies (2014-2023)
Monetary policy, geopolitical events, and economic conditions—among other factors—significantly influence currency performance in the foreign exchange market. Which major currencies have performed the best and worst over the last decade, and what are the reasons behind their movements? To answer this question, we partnered with OANDA to visualize a decade of highs and lows of the top eight most-traded currencies, by volume, according to the Bank for International Settlements. The U.S. Dollar: The Top Foreign Exchange Performer on Our List The U.S. dollar (USD) was the best-performing currency of the last decade, ... (full story)