About & disclaimer
The Chromatic Tide is a free currency converter built for speed, clarity, and a premium visual experience. Here's what you should know about the data behind it.
Data source
Exchange rates are provided by currencylayer. The free-tier plan delivers hourly updates for 160+ currencies, quoted against the US Dollar; all other conversions are derived from those USD reference rates.
Update frequency
Rates refresh on an hourly cycle. Each conversion displays a "last updated" timestamp so you can judge freshness. If the live feed is temporarily unreachable, the converter falls back to the most recent cached rate and clearly flags it as possibly outdated.
Disclaimer
All exchange-rate information on this site is provided for informational and reference purposes only. Rates are not real-time and are not intended for trading, settlement, contractual, or any other financial decision-making. No warranty of accuracy or completeness is given. Nothing on this site constitutes financial advice. Always confirm official rates with your bank or financial institution before making any transaction.
Theming & accessibility
A light and dark theme are available from the toggle in the header — it follows your system preference by default, and your manual choice is saved on this device. The interface follows WCAG AA contrast targets and respects reduced-motion preferences.