IBM Currency Converter Skill
This skill converts monetary amounts between different currencies using exchange rates.
Features
- Convert between major world currencies
- Support for 30+ currency codes
- Real-time exchange rates (when API configured)
- Clear conversion breakdown
- Handles decimal amounts
- Validates currency codes
Usage
The skill accepts an amount and source/target currency codes.
Example
result = currency_converter(
amount=100.0,
from_currency="USD",
to_currency="EUR"
)
Supported Currencies
- USD (US Dollar)
- EUR (Euro)
- GBP (British Pound)
- JPY (Japanese Yen)
- CAD (Canadian Dollar)
- AUD (Australian Dollar)
- CHF (Swiss Franc)
- CNY (Chinese Yuan)
- And many more...
Output Format
Returns a formatted string with:
- Original amount and currency
- Converted amount and currency
- Exchange rate used
- Calculation breakdown
Notes
- Uses demonstration exchange rates by default
- Configure EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY for live rates
- Rates are approximate and for informational purposes
- Always verify rates for financial transactions