Trade-weight value of the dollar

Trade-weight value of the dollar

The value of the dollar pegged to, a market basket of selected foreign currencies. The Federal Reserve calculates a trade-weighted value of the dollar based on the weighted-average exchange value of the dollar against the currencies of 10 industrial countries.

Trade-Weighted Dollar

The average value of the U.S. dollar with respect to a basket of 10 foreign currencies. The Federal Reserve calculates the value of the trade-weighted dollar. When the value increases, American exports become more expensive in foreign countries; when it decreases, they become more affordable. See also: Strong Dollar, Weak Dollar.