USD to INR exchange rate
history since 1949.
The US dollar to Indian rupee exchange rate has moved from roughly 4.76 INR in 1949 to over 84 INR today, reflecting India's economic transformation, liberalization, and global integration. Access the full dataset via API.
Current rate: 84.7 INR per USD as of today · Full history on Starter plan
curl https://api.currency-core.com/v1/convert \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY' \
-G --data-urlencode 'from=USD' \
--data-urlencode 'to=INR'curl https://api.currency-core.com/v1/convert \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY' \
-G --data-urlencode 'from=USD' \
--data-urlencode 'to=INR' \
--data-urlencode 'date=1991-07-01'75 years of the dollar-rupee relationship.
From the Bretton Woods era to floating exchange rates, the USD/INR pair reflects India's economic journey.
1949-1966: Fixed rate era
India maintained a fixed rate of 4.76 INR per dollar under the Bretton Woods system. The rupee was overvalued to support import-substitution industrialization.
1966-1991: Devaluations
Two major devaluations (1966 and 1991) reflected balance of payments pressures. The 1991 crisis accelerated India's economic liberalization, with the rate moving from 18 to 26 INR.
1991-2013: Managed float
India moved to a managed float regime. The rate gradually depreciated from ~26 to ~68 INR as capital flows increased and global USD strengthened during the 2013 taper tantrum.
2013-today: Crossing 80
The rupee crossed 80 INR/USD in 2022 during global dollar strength and geopolitical uncertainty. As of 2026, the rate stands above 84 INR per dollar.
Query any USD/INR rate since 1949.
Point-in-time and time-series endpoints. Suitable for invoicing, backtesting, and analytics.
Point-in-time rates
Query the exact USD/INR rate for any date since 1949. Carry-forward resolved for weekends and holidays.
Time-series data
Pull the full daily USD/INR series over any date range. Weekly, monthly, and yearly aggregation available.
Trend analysis
Use the analyze_history endpoint to get change %, volatility, period highs, and lows for any window. Growth plan.
Common questions about USD/INR history
What was the USD to INR rate in 1990?
In 1990, the USD/INR rate was approximately 17-18 INR per dollar. The rupee was trading at a controlled rate under India's fixed exchange rate regime before the 1991 liberalization.
When did the Indian rupee depreciate most significantly?
Major depreciation events include the 1991 balance of payments crisis (rate moved from ~18 to ~26 INR), the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the 2013 taper tantrum (touched 68 INR), and the 2022-2023 period when it crossed 80+ INR per dollar.
How can I access USD to INR historical rates via API?
Use the CurrencyCore /v1/history or /v1/convert endpoints with a date parameter. Historical rates go back to 1949. Starter plan and above get full history access.
Are the historical rates reproducible for accounting purposes?
Yes. CurrencyCore rates are carry-forward resolved: every date including weekends and holidays returns a valid, immutable rate sourced from the European Central Bank. Suitable for invoicing, auditing, and backtesting.
75 years of USD/INR.
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Historical rates on Starter plan and above. Free tier: last 30 days. No credit card required.