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Swedish Krona

SEK · Sweden

32
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
283644Jul 2021Jul 2023May 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Swedish Krona is in decent shape overall, scoring 32 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 4.3%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
2.8%
Debt / GDP
Not available
GDP Growth
0.8%
FX Volatility
27.1
Governance
1.9
Reserves
2.0 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Strong institutions and rule of law
Banking system is in good shape
What to watch out for
No major concerns
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Savings Impact Calculator

kr
Holding cash in SEK2.8% inflation
kr870−kr130 (13% purchasing power lost)
Your kr1,000 buys 13% less in 5 years
What if you invested kr1,000 instead? (5yr, in SEK terms)
Hold USD Cash
kr859
−kr141
-3.0%/yr net in SEK
S&P 500
kr1611
+kr611
range: kr734–kr3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
kr1469
+kr469
range: kr418–kr4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
kr3052
+kr2052
range: kr180–kr18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in SEK. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Sweden (2.8%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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