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Weakest World Currencies Against the US Dollar (June 2026)
Weakest world currencies against the US dollar, ranked by how many units one US dollar buys. Updated on MarketsHost.
by Mubarak
Published Jun 14, 2026 | Updated Jul 22, 2026 | ๐ 2 min read
This ranking identifies currencies that exchange for the fewest units per US dollar, reflecting their relative weakness in foreign-exchange markets. As the dollar strengthens globally, these currencies require larger quantities to equal a single US dollar. The positions shown here shift constantly as market conditions, economic data, and geopolitical events influence daily trading across global currency markets.
Traders, investors, and business leaders monitor currency valuations to understand capital flows, import-export dynamics, and emerging market pressures. Tracking nominal exchange rates provides insight into how foreign-exchange markets perceive economic fundamentals and relative monetary conditions. This data serves as a starting point for understanding currency performance across the global economy.
Weakest Currencies vs the US Dollar
| # | Currency | 1 USD buys |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VEF | 3,607,920.1062 VEF |
| 2 | IRR | 1,374,805.4960 IRR |
| 3 | LBP | 89,876.3302 LBP |
| 4 | ZWL | 67,062.7842 ZWL |
| 5 | BYR | 27,351.5495 BYR |
| 6 | VND | 26,315.6510 VND |
| 7 | SLL | 22,701.1664 SLL |
| 8 | LAK | 22,630.2712 LAK |
| 9 | IDR | 17,914.2445 IDR |
| 10 | UZS | 11,977.9558 UZS |
| 11 | GNF | 8,784.9608 GNF |
| 12 | PYG | 6,066.5218 PYG |
| 13 | MGA | 4,296.5643 MGA |
| 14 | KHR | 4,036.1868 KHR |
| 15 | UGX | 3,719.2239 UGX |
How this list is compiled
Currencies are ranked by their live exchange rate โ the number of units one US dollar buys โ from most (weakest) to fewest. Figures are pulled automatically from MarketsHost data and refreshed regularly. This page is for general information only and is not investment, financial or trading advice.
For the underlying data, explore our currency converter for 174 currencies on MarketsHost.
Frequently Asked Questions
. What makes a currency "strong" against the dollar?
A stronger currency is one where a single US dollar buys fewer units of it. It reflects the market exchange rate, which moves continuously.
. Is a strong currency the same as a strong economy?
Not necessarily. A high nominal exchange rate reflects the unit value of the currency, not the size or health of the economy behind it.