Incorrect Exchange Rate on Google Sparks Concern
A display of the US dollar at 3.96 Tunisian dinars on Google sparked a wave of concern and numerous reactions on social media over the weekend. However, this rate is incorrect and does not reflect the reality of the foreign exchange market.
The Anomaly
The anomaly appeared on Google Search and Google Finance, where the USD/TND exchange rate was suddenly displayed at 3.96 dinars, approximately 34% higher than its usual level. A movement of this magnitude would have been immediately confirmed by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) and financial markets. However, no official announcement was made.
Specialized Platforms Unaffected
Specialized currency platforms, including Wise, XE, and Exchange-Rates.org, continued to display the dollar at around 2.95 dinars at the same time, a level consistent with the data observed in recent weeks.
Technical Issue Suspected
All indications suggest that this is a technical problem related to the data used by Google. The American giant does not calculate exchange rates itself; it retrieves them from external providers. An error in these data streams can lead to the temporary display of an incorrect value.
Reliable Sources
In case of doubt, references remain the Central Bank of Tunisia, commercial banks, and specialized financial data providers.
Conclusion
In clear terms, the dollar never reached 3.96 dinars. It was an incorrect display that quickly fueled unjustified panic.
