How to Get the Exchange Rate by Date in Excel (2 Methods)

Method 1 – Using the STOCKHISTORY Function

The STOCKHISTORY function is a powerful tool in Excel that retrieves historical data for stocks or financial elements.

• To get the exchange rate of Euro from USD for a specific period, follow these steps:
  • Select cell B4.
  • Enter the following formula:

• Press Enter.
• This will give you the exchange rate of Euro from USD on the first day of the last 11 months.

Method 2 – Applying Currencies Data Type

The Currencies data type simplifies getting exchange rates for specific currencies.

Here’s how to use it:

• Select the dataset in cells B4:B10.
• Go to the Insert tab and choose Table (you can also use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+T).

• Confirm the prompt to transform the dataset into a table.
• Click OK.

• As a result, the dataset will be transformed into a table.
• Select the cell range B5:B10.
• Go to the Data tab and choose the Data Type group.
• From the drop-down list, select Currencies.
• This changes the data type of the selected range.

• Add a currency exchange rate column by clicking the plus sign at the top-right corner of the table and selecting Price.

• Click the plus sign again and choose Last trade time to get the trading date and time.

• Now you have exchange rate information by exact time and date using Excel’s Stock/Currency Data Type.

How to Get Exchange Rate from a Specific Date

Suppose you want the exchange rate on the 21st of November.

• Arrange your dataset as shown in the image.

• Select cell C13 and enter the following formula:

• Press Enter to get the price for that particular date.

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