currency

name: currency description: Exchange rates and currency conversion for travel budgeting status: active

Currency Skill

Convert between currencies and check exchange rates using the mock_api_fetch tool. Useful for travel budgeting and price comparisons.

How to Convert

Call the mock API with conversion parameters:

mock_api_fetch("currency", {
    "amount": 500,
    "from": "USD",
    "to": "EUR"
})

Use standard 3-letter currency codes:

• USD (US Dollar), EUR (Euro), GBP (British Pound)
• JPY (Japanese Yen), CNY (Chinese Yuan)
• AUD (Australian Dollar), CAD (Canadian Dollar)
• CHF (Swiss Franc), INR (Indian Rupee)
• MXN (Mexican Peso), BRL (Brazilian Real)

Response Data

The API returns:

• from_currency: Source currency code
• to_currency: Target currency code
• amount: Original amount
• rate: Exchange rate
• converted: Converted amount
• updated_at: Rate timestamp

Formatting Your Response

Present conversions clearly:

1. Conversion Result: Show the converted amount prominently
2. Exchange Rate: Include the rate for reference
3. Inverse Rate: Optionally show the reverse conversion rate
4. Context: For travel, mention what typical items cost in that currency

Example format: "💱 Currency Conversion

500.00 USD = 460.50 EUR

Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 0.921 EUR (1 EUR = 1.086 USD)

For context in the Eurozone:

• Coffee: €3-5
• Metro ticket: €2-3
• Mid-range dinner: €25-40"

Budget Estimation

When users mention travel budgets, help them understand purchasing power:

• Compare typical costs (meals, transport, accommodation)
• Note if the destination is generally cheaper or more expensive than their home currency