Real effective exchange rate (index; broad definition; 64 economies) - Belgium - BIS - Monthly
This series is part of the dataset: Real effective exchange rates (Bank for International Settlements)
Download Full Dataset (.xlsx)Latest updates. In Belgium, the real effective exchange rate (relative to a basket of 64 trading partners' currencies) stood at 103.07 (index) in August 2025, versus 103.27 in July. This constitutes a reduction of 0.19 percent.
Sample. The monthly time series shown in the figure has 380 observations in total. The series covers the time period extending from January 1994 to August 2025.
History. Take a look at some descriptive statistics computed on the whole sample: the effective exchange rate recorded a maximum of 105.74 in April 1995; it reached a minimum of 89.35 in October 2000; it was equal on average to 98.38.
Latest values
| Date | Value - Index (an increase indicates an appreciation vis à vis a basket of foreign currencies) |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 102.61 |
| 2025-07-31 | 103.27 |
| 2025-08-31 | 103.07 |
Hint. A benefit of our web site is that we publish complete metadata. Find it below to better understand the attributes of the time series that you use in your work.
Not for investment purposes. Financial data accessible on FetchSeries are not intended for investment purposes or as a basis for making financial decisions. Users should consult professional advice and perform their own independent due diligence before taking any financial risk.
Series Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Description | Real effective exchange rate (broad definition: 64 economies) |
| Country | Belgium |
| Economic concept | Price |
| Data type | Exchange rate |
| Deflation method | Real |
| Seasonally adjusted | No |
| Rescaling | Index (2020 = 100) |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Unit | Index (an increase indicates an appreciation vis à vis a basket of foreign currencies) |
| Source | Bank for International Settlements |
| Source type | International organization |
| Data licence | Unrestricted use subject to certain conditions |
| Measure type | Geometric trade-weighted average of bilateral exchange rates, with relative adjustments for consumer prices |
Series in the same data set
Discover the other time series included in this data set.