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Swedish Krona (SEK)

The Swedish krona is the currency of Sweden and a small, liquid currency that often moves with global risk appetite. The Riksbank sets policy.

The latest available mid-market reference is 1 SEK = 0.1005 USD. The table below shows the same rate against the other major currencies.

Key facts

ISO codeSEK
Symbolkr
Central bankSveriges Riksbank
Exchange rate regimeFree float
Main usersSweden

Structural details reviewed . Regimes and issuing arrangements can change.

The role of the Swedish Krona

Sweden is a small open economy with a large export sector, and the krona is used in Nordic trade. It is a liquid but narrowly traded currency that often moves with risk appetite.

A short history

The krona was introduced in 1873 and has been floated since 1992. Sweden voted against joining the euro in 2003.

What moves the Swedish Krona

Riksbank policy, Swedish exports, housing and household debt, and the euro area outlook. The krona is sensitive to changes in risk appetite.

Live SEK exchange rate

1 SEK in other currencies
Currency1 SEK equals
US Dollar (USD)0.1005
Euro (EUR)0.090397
British Pound (GBP)0.075586
Japanese Yen (JPY)16.0242
Chinese Yuan (CNY)0.6716
Indian Rupee (INR)9.4280
Canadian Dollar (CAD)0.1430
Australian Dollar (AUD)0.1466
Swiss Franc (CHF)0.083563

Mid-market rate updated . Banks and transfer providers add a margin. About our rates.

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Swedish Krona questions

What is the Swedish Krona?

Swedish Krona (SEK) is used in the following countries and territories: Sweden. Central bank: Sveriges Riksbank. Exchange rate regime: free float.

Which countries use the Swedish Krona?

The Swedish Krona is used in the following countries and territories: Sweden.

What affects the Swedish Krona exchange rate?

Riksbank policy, Swedish exports, housing and household debt, and the euro area outlook. The krona is sensitive to changes in risk appetite.

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