One unit buys 3.3 % fewer dollars than a year ago.
Currency in Ireland over time
70 official observations, 24 July 2026 → 21 October 2026. Every point is a published value — never interpolated.
Rank
#50 of 71
higher is better
Ranked behind
30 %
21 of 71 countries
Latest move
▲ 0.48 pp
since 20 October 2026
Below its peak
3.92 pp
peak 0.64 % in 22 August 2026
Full series
▼ 0.14 pp
since 24 July 2026
In Europe: #17 of 34vs median -2.43 %: −0.85 pp (worse)
Among 71 countries
Half of all 71 countries sit between -3.28 % and 0.00 %. Ireland is ahead of 13 % of them. Axis trimmed to the 2nd–98th percentile; 3 values beyond it sit in the end bars.
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.