Automate Daily Currency Exchange Rate Updates to Google Sheets
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Keep your financial data current effortlessly. This n8n workflow automatically fetches the latest currency exchange rates from ExchangeRate-API.com and updates a specified Google Sheet, ensuring your spreadsheets always reflect real-time market values. Perfect for businesses and individuals tracking global finances.
About This Workflow
Never manually update currency rates again! This powerful n8n workflow automates the crucial task of fetching and recording daily exchange rates. It connects to ExchangeRate-API.com to retrieve the most recent conversion values for USD against a comprehensive list of global currencies. The data is then intelligently processed, including formatting the last update timestamp for clarity, before being seamlessly synchronized with your designated Google Sheet. This automation ensures accuracy and saves valuable time, providing a reliable source for up-to-date financial information directly in your preferred spreadsheet tool for reporting, analysis, or operational planning.
Key Features
- Automated Exchange Rate Fetching: Automatically retrieves the latest currency exchange rates from ExchangeRate-API.com with USD as the base currency.
- Google Sheets Integration: Seamlessly updates a dedicated Google Sheet with all the fetched currency data.
- Intelligent Data Formatting: Automatically formats the update timestamp for readability, ensuring clear data presentation.
- Extensive Currency Coverage: Supports a wide range of global currencies for comprehensive rate tracking.
- No-Code Automation: Set up and run this workflow without writing a single line of code, simplifying financial data management.
How To Use
- Configure the
USD QueryNode:- Replace
<YOUR_API_KEY>in theURLfield with your actual API key from ExchangeRate-API.com.
- Replace
- Connect to Google Sheets:
- In the
Update Rate Sheetnode, select your Google Sheets credential or create a new one. - Specify the
Spreadsheet IDandSheet Namewhere you want the currency rates to be updated. - Ensure the columns in your Google Sheet match the schema defined in the node (e.g.,
base_currency,time_last_update_utc, and all relevant currency codes likeUSD,AED,AUD, etc.).
- In the
- Run the Workflow:
- Execute the workflow manually to test, then set up a schedule (e.g., daily) to automate regular updates.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "5c6b4e77-f148-4de4-9679-9e6b1520afbd",
"name": "Automate Daily Currency Exchange Rate Updates to Google Sheets",
"nodes": 21,
"category": "Operations",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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