Title: International use of the U.S. dollar - Wikipedia
Headings: International use of the U.S. dollar
International use of the U.S. dollar
Contents
International reserve currency
U.S. Dollar Index
Dollarization and fixed exchange rates
Dollar versus Euro
Chinese-issued U.S. dollar bonds
See also
References

Content: For example, the Nicaraguan córdoba is devalued by 5% per annum. Belarus, on the other hand, pegged its currency, the Belarusian ruble, to a basket of foreign currencies (U.S. dollar, euro and Russian ruble) in 2009. In 2011 this led to a currency crisis when the government became unable to honor its promise to convert Belarusian rubles to foreign currencies at a fixed exchange rate. BYR exchange rates dropped by two thirds, all import prices rose and living standards fell. In some countries, such as Costa Rica and Honduras, the U.S. dollar is commonly accepted, although not officially regarded as legal tender. In Mexico's northern border area and major tourist zones, it is accepted as if it were a second legal currency. Many Canadian merchants close to the border, as well as large stores in big cities and major tourist hotspots in Peru also accept U.S. dollars, though usually at a value that favours the merchant. In Cambodia, U.S. notes circulate freely and are preferred over the Cambodian riel for large purchases, with the riel used for change to break 1 USD. After the U.S. intervention of Afghanistan, U.S. dollars are accepted as if it were legal tender. Dollar versus Euro
Euro-US Dollar exchange rate, from 1999
Euro per U.S. dollar 1999–2015
Year

Highest ↑

Lowest ↓
Date
Rate
Date
Rate
1999
03 Dec
€0.9985
05 Jan
€0.8482
2000
26 Oct
€1.2118
06 Jan
€0.9626
2001
06 Jul
€1.1927
05 Jan
€1.0477
2002
28 Jan
€1.1658
31 Dec
€0.9536
2003
08 Jan
€