USD/CZK exchange rate (USDCZK) — live chart
Follow the live US Dollar / Czech Koruna price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves USDCZK.
Chart and quote are a third-party TradingView feed for information only and can differ slightly from Xellion's MT5 prices.
About US Dollar / Czech Koruna
USD/CZK is the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Czech koruna. The price shows how many Czech koruna one US dollar buys: when USDCZK rises, the US dollar is strengthening against the Czech koruna; when it falls, it is weakening.
USD/CZK is an exotic pair, combining a major currency with an emerging or smaller-market currency, so it usually trades with less liquidity and wider spreads than the majors and can move sharply around local news. The US dollar is the world's main reserve currency and sits on one side of most foreign-exchange trades. The Czech koruna is the currency of a manufacturing-heavy economy closely tied to the euro area, especially Germany.
On Xellion's MT5 platform USDCZK is traded as a CFD, so you can go long or short without exchanging either currency. One standard lot is 100,000 US dollars; the pip size and value are shown in the MT5 contract specification.
What moves the price
- The gap between interest rates set by the Federal Reserve and the Czech National Bank, and expectations for where they go next
- US inflation (CPI) and jobs reports such as Non-Farm Payrolls
- US Treasury yields
- Czech inflation data
- Euro-area growth, given close trade links
- Trade flows and major economic releases from the United States and the Czech Republic
| Symbol | USDCZK |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 100,000 USD |
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Trading hours | 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday |
Live spreads and swaps are shown in MT5. Exact session times are in the MT5 contract specification; leverage depends on your account and country.
USDCZK questions
What does the USDCZK price mean?
It is the number of Czech koruna needed to buy one US dollar. A rising price means the US dollar is gaining against the Czech koruna; a falling price means it is losing ground.
When is USDCZK most active?
USDCZK trades around the clock on weekdays, but it is usually busiest during the London and New York sessions, and especially in the hours when the two sessions overlap. The forex market hours tool shows those sessions in your local time.
How much is one pip worth on USDCZK?
Pip value on USDCZK depends on the pip size in the MT5 contract specification and on the Czech koruna exchange rate against your account currency. Because Czech koruna are converted into your account currency, the value per pip changes as that rate moves.
How much margin do I need for one lot of USDCZK?
Margin is the position value divided by your leverage. One lot is 100,000 US dollars, so at 1:500 you need 200 USD and at 1:100 you need 1,000 USD, converted into your account currency. Leverage up to 1:2000 is available depending on your account; the margin calculator gives the exact figure.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Charts and prices on this page come from TradingView for information only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure