>>> converter.convert(from_curr='usd', to_curr='jpy') u'92.045' >>> converter.convert(from_curr='jpy') # default is USD u'0.011' >>> converter.convert(from_curr='usd', to_curr='jpy', amount=2.5) u'230.113'
This module uses Yahoo Finance to convert currencies. As such, it is not intended for up-to-the-minute accuracy. Use at your own risk.