XE Currency

Currency converters are extremely useful especially if you're on vacation or you tend to use a lot of foreign currency on a day to day basis. It's almost crucial to carry a currency converter app when visiting a new country so that you can manage your vacation budget better and make price calculations.

One app that could help you with that is XE Currency. It's a nifty app that provides you with real-time currency rates for every world currency, even obsolete ones. It displays charts and even comes with a widget for your home screen.

Sleek interface with plenty of features at hand

The app launches directly with the home screen, and it even comes with a tutorial, but in order to access it you'll have to go to settings. It also comes with answers to frequently asked questions, so that users can find all the guidance they need inside the app.

If you want more indications, you can contact developers on their social networking accounts or send an email. Currency rates inside the app are updated periodically, depending on your internet connection, but you can use the app even without WiFi.

Convert all sort of currencies

The base currency can be changed easily, simply by tapping on one of the currencies featured in the list. Gently swipe the screen, and the app will provide you with charts containing information on the parity between two currencies.

You can check out the currency evolution for the past day, month, year or decade as the chart is quite accurate and complex. Moreover, it comes with details like the name of the currency, frequently used coins, banknotes and symbols. Users may also share currencies on Facebook or any other app installed on their device.

Use the widget to convert currencies fast

XE Currency also comes with a widget that makes it easier to convert currencies. The app lets you rearrange currencies on your home screen and access charts at any time. You can add whichever currency you wish from a long list of all currencies available around the world.

Search by country, code or popularity. The app also lets you add obsolete currencies, and it doesn't display the sell or buy rate but rather mid-market rates derived from the mid-point between the two rates from global currency markets. It also has a calculator that you can use, and the shake feature lets you reset calculations and rates simply by gently shaking your phone.

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