The average adult American male (20 years and older) is 195.5 pounds, according to the CDC. As with height, averages vary by racial and ethnic groups. For example, the average adult non-Hispanic white male weighs 199.2 pounds, and the average adult non-Hispanic black male weighs 199.4.
Following this report, the US dollar index fell more than 1% to as low as $93.51, its weakest level in four months. The euro, meanwhile, strengthened to as much as $1.137 against the dollar.And after opening the session higher, US stocks were losing steam in afternoon trading, with the Dow and S&P 500 turning negative and the Nasdaq up just 3 points. Here's a chart showing the dollar's drop after the retail sales report: FinViz.he euro, meanwhile, strengthened to as much as $1.137 against the dollar. And after opening the session higher, US stocks were losing steam in afternoon trading, with the Dow and S&P 500 turning negative and the Nasdaq up just 3 points. Here's a chart showing the dollar's drop after the retail sales report:
When it buys less than its equivalent, it's weak. For example the exchange rate as of August 2014 for the American dollar vs. the Mexican peso is 13 to 1; a strong exchange rate! As of that same date, the American dollar vs. the euro is 0.75 to 1; a weaker exchange rate. lower or weak exchange rate can have the opposite effect as a strong exchange rate or currency. Let's discuss those now. 1  Imports more expensive: If the dollar or your own currency declines, this erodes the value of your personal finances.