## SDR VALUATION BASKET NEW CURRENCY AMOUNTS

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**Canonical URL:** [SDR VALUATION BASKET NEW CURRENCY AMOUNTS](https://www.imf.org/en/topics/special-drawing-right/sdr-valuation-basket/issues/2022/061722)

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- [Markdown version](/en/topics/special-drawing-right/sdr-valuation-basket/issues/2022/061722/index.md)
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### Purpose and context
- The IMF publishes illustrative currency amounts to assist SDR users in preparing for the changeover to the new SDR valuation basket.
- The illustrative amounts are based on exchange rates for the three-month period ending June 17, 2022.
- Assumed Transition Date = June 17, 2022.
- Calculation notes:
  - Decision No. 17247-(22/44), adopted on May 11, 2022, provides the percentage weights.
  - Calculation is based on average exchange rates for the three-month period up to June 17, 2022.
  - Details on calculation and rounding of currency amounts are provided by the IMF Finance Department.
- The value in U.S. dollars of one SDR is reported as: SDR1 = US$ 1.3352404

### Illustrative currency amounts in new SDR basket (As of June 17, 2022)
- U.S. dollar
  - Percentage Weights: 43.38
  - Base Period Average Exchange Rates (BEX): 1
  - Transition Date Exchange Rates (TEX) on June 17, 2022: 1
  - Illustrative Currency Amounts: 0.58778
  - U.S. Dollar Equivalents on June 17, 2022: 0.587780
- Euro
  - Percentage Weights: 29.31
  - Base Period Average Exchange Rates (BEX): 1.07310
  - Transition Date Exchange Rates (TEX) on June 17, 2022: 1.05205
  - Illustrative Currency Amounts: 0.37008
  - U.S. Dollar Equivalents on June 17, 2022: 0.389343
- Chinese yuan
  - Percentage Weights: 12.28
  - Base Period Average Exchange Rates (BEX): 0.152175
  - Transition Date Exchange Rates (TEX) on June 17, 2022: 0.149151
  - Illustrative Currency Amounts: 1.0934
  - U.S. Dollar Equivalents on June 17, 2022: 0.163082
- Japanese yen
  - Percentage Weights: 7.59
  - Base Period Average Exchange Rates (BEX): 0.00784089
  - Transition Date Exchange Rates (TEX) on June 17, 2022: 0.00742997
  - Illustrative Currency Amounts: 13.116
  - U.S. Dollar Equivalents on June 17, 2022: 0.097452
- Pound sterling
  - Percentage Weights: 7.44
  - Base Period Average Exchange Rates (BEX): 1.27063
  - Transition Date Exchange Rates (TEX) on June 17, 2022: 1.23000
  - Illustrative Currency Amounts: 0.079337
  - U.S. Dollar Equivalents on June 17, 2022: 0.097585

### Key statistics and references
- SDR1 = US$ 1.3352404
- Decision underpinning weights: Decision No. 17247-(22/44), adopted on May 11, 2022.
- Base period for exchange-rate averaging: three-month period up to June 17, 2022.
- Source: IMF Finance Department.

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## Content in this bundle

- [Excel file (XLSX)](/-/media/files/topics/sdr/sdr-valuation-basket/calculator-fixed-fx-range-061722.xlsx){rel="external" type="application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"}
- [Daily FX rates for transition period (XLSX)](/-/media/files/topics/sdr/sdr-valuation-basket/daily-fx-rates-for-transition-period-061722.xlsx){rel="external" type="application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"}

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## References

- [IMF Executive Board Concludes Quinquennial SDR Valuation Review and Determines New Currency Weights for SDR Valuation Basket, May 14, 2022](https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2022/05/14/pr22153-imf-board-concludes-sdr-valuation-review)
- [Factsheet: Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Sheets/2016/08/01/14/51/Special-Drawing-Right-SDR)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/topics/special-drawing-right/sdr-valuation-basket/issues/2022/061722_