Top 10 Highest-Valued Currencies in the World in 2025: USD Is Not Number One

Jakarta – The US Dollar (USD) is widely considered the strongest currency globally as it is the most traded in global markets. However, the USD is not the highest-valued currency in terms of exchange rate.
Of the 180 currencies recognized as legal tender worldwide, the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) holds the title as the strongest currency in 2025. Here is a list of the top 10 highest-valued currencies in the world as of January 15, 2025, based on exchange rates.

World’s Highest-Valued Currencies

According to WISE and Forbes, the following are the strongest currencies globally:

  1. Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
    • 1 KWD = 3.24 USD
    • 1 KWD = 52,829 IDR
    The Kuwaiti Dinar ranks as the highest-valued currency in 2025. Kuwait, located between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, has a robust economy with an unemployment rate of only 2%. Its economy is stabilized by petroleum exports. Since its introduction in the 1960s, the Kuwaiti Dinar has been pegged to the British Pound.
  2. Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
    • 1 BHD = 2.65 USD
    • 1 BHD = 43,240 IDR
    Bahrain’s wealth, located in the Persian Gulf, depends heavily on petroleum and natural gas exports. Its economy also excels in banking, finance, and tourism.
  3. Omani Rial (OMR)
    • 1 OMR = 2.6 USD
    • 1 OMR = 42,340 IDR
    Introduced in 1970, the Omani Rial replaced the Indian Rupee as the official currency. Oman’s economy primarily depends on oil but is diversifying into other sectors to maintain stability.
  4. Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
    • 1 JOD = 1.41 USD
    • 1 JOD = 22,970 IDR
    Unlike other Middle Eastern countries, Jordan relies on tourism rather than oil exports for economic stability.
  5. British Pound Sterling (GBP)
    • 1 GBP = 1.22 USD
    • 1 GBP = 19,900 IDR
    The GBP has been a cornerstone of global finance for centuries, supported by the economic strength of the UK.
  6. Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
    • 1 GIP = 1.22 USD
    • 1 GIP = 19,900 IDR
    Gibraltar’s economy thrives on tourism and e-gaming, with its currency pegged to the British Pound.
  7. Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
    • 1 KYD = 1.22 USD
    • 1 KYD = 19,880 IDR
    The Cayman Islands, a British territory in the Caribbean, is a financial hub with a stable currency pegged to the USD.
  8. Swiss Franc (CHF)
    • 1 CHF = 1.10 USD
    • 1 CHF = 17,870 IDR
    Known for its safe-haven status, Switzerland’s stability and banking policies bolster the Franc.
  9. Euro (EUR)
    • 1 EUR = 1.03 USD
    • 1 EUR = 16,800 IDR
    Used by 20 European Union member countries, the Euro’s value is influenced by the collective economic policies of its member states.
  10. United States Dollar (USD)
    • 1 USD = 16,300 IDR
    The USD remains the largest reserve currency globally and a benchmark for many commodities. However, its exchange rate value ranks lower than the top nine currencies.

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