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USD USD SEK SEK Rate as of2026-05-17

USD to SEK Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 10.45 SEK as of 2026-05-17. A pair for Sweden-US business (Volvo, Ericsson, IKEA, H&M, AstraZeneca operations in US), US-based tourism to Sweden, and Swedish-American diaspora. SEK floats freely and has been one of the most-affected G10 currencies in the 2022-2024 cycle, weakening significantly against USD before partially recovering. Riksbank policy rate sits at 1.75% in early 2026 — among the lowest in G10, putting structural pressure on SEK.

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USDSEK Converter

$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇸🇪
SEK 10.45
Rate: 1 USD = 10.4500 SEK
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇸🇪 SEK
$1.00SEK 10.45
$10.00SEK 104.50
$100.00SEK 1,045.00
$500.00SEK 5,225.00
$1,000.00SEK 10,450.00
$5,000.00SEK 52,250.00
$10,000.00SEK 104,500.00
$50,000.00SEK 522,500.00
$100,000.00SEK 1,045,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-17 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
10.45
1 USD = SEK
1 year ago
10.78
↓ 3.1% in 12 months
5 years ago
8.42
↑ 24.1% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to SEK conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to Swedish Krona at today's rate of 1 USD = 10.45 SEK. The reverse holds too: 1 SEK = 0.0957 USD.

USD → SEK
1 USD 10.45 SEK
5 USD 52.25 SEK
10 USD 104.5 SEK
25 USD 261.25 SEK
50 USD 522.5 SEK
100 USD 1,045 SEK
500 USD 5,225 SEK
1,000 USD 10,450 SEK
5,000 USD 52,250 SEK
10,000 USD 104,500 SEK
SEK → USD
1 SEK 0.0957 USD
5 SEK 0.4785 USD
10 SEK 0.9569 USD
25 SEK 2.39 USD
50 SEK 4.78 USD
100 SEK 9.57 USD
500 SEK 47.85 USD
1,000 SEK 95.69 USD
5,000 SEK 478.47 USD
10,000 SEK 956.94 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to SEK.

The USD/SEK corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Swedish Krona side, demand comes from Volvo/Ericsson/IKEA trade, Nordic regional currency, and EU manufacturing. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/SEK is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved down 3.1% against the Swedish Krona, and over five years it has strengthened about 24.1% (from 8.42 to 10.45). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Swedish Krona you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → SEK rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to SEK FAQ.

Why has SEK weakened against USD?
Three structural factors: (1) Riksbank cut rates aggressively in 2024-2025 (from 4.0% to 1.75%), creating one of the largest rate differentials vs Fed in G10, (2) Swedish housing market weakness (heavy household leverage) constrained Riksbank from matching Fed hawkishness, (3) the krona has lost its historical "safe haven" reputation as Swedish banking sector exposure to Baltic and Eastern European loans came under scrutiny. SEK was the worst-performing G10 currency in 2024.
USD to SEK for US tourists in Stockholm?
Best options: Wise/Revolut/Schwab debit card ATM withdrawals at Handelsbanken, SEB, Swedbank, or Nordea ATMs (near-mid-market rate, ~1% effective markup). Sweden is the world's most cashless country — cash is rare and many shops refuse cash entirely. Pre-loading a Wise multi-currency wallet with SEK works for online and card-based payments. Swish (Sweden's mobile payment system) is resident-only, so tourists rely on contactless cards.
SEK outlook — Riksbank stuck at low rates?
Most institutional forecasters expect USD-SEK to stay in 10.0-11.0 range through 2026 with bias toward gradual SEK recovery as Riksbank approaches the end of its cutting cycle. The Swedish housing market remains the binding constraint on monetary tightening, so SEK strengthening requires either Fed cutting faster (USD weakness) or housing market stabilization allowing Riksbank to hold. Long-term PPP-fair-value for USD-SEK is around 7.5-8.5.