Cost of moneyEcuador
Currency in Ecuador
Did that currency hold its value against the dollar this year?
Ecuador's currency is 0.00 % — #16 of 71 countries on the atlas (higher is better). Period 2026-09-07.
0.00%
Checked 8 Sept 2026Period 2026-09-07
Source: Currency strength vs USD (own calculation from ECB reference-rate snapshots)
The US dollar is the baseline of this comparison.
Among 71 countries
- Rank
- #16 of 71
- higher is better
- Ranked behind
- 77 %
- 55 of 71 countries
In Americas: #6 of 14vs median -0.71 %: +0.71 pp (better)
The neighbourhood
| # | Country | Currency | vs Ecuador |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | United States | 0.00 % | — |
| 15 | Panama | 0.00 % | — |
| 16 | Ecuador | 0.00 % | — |
| 17 | Cuba | 0.00 % | — |
| 18 | Papua New Guinea | 0.00 % | — |
The currency’s US-dollar value now vs one year ago — positive means it strengthened. Our calculation from daily ECB reference rates.
How to read this figure
Our own calculation from daily ECB reference rates: the currency’s US-dollar value today versus one year ago. A strengthening currency makes imports and foreign travel cheaper; it is not a verdict on the economy.
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