I just found out which currency is the most expensive in the world. It’s not the dollar or the euro—take a look. Number one is the Kuwaiti Dinar: 1 unit can be exchanged for 3.26 dollars, because Kuwait is a major oil exporter with a strong economy.

Next come the Bahraini Dinar (2.65 dollars), the Omani Rial (2.60 dollars), and the Jordanian Dinar (1.41 dollars), which are among the highest-valued currencies in the world at similar levels. The British Pound, Swiss Franc, and euro still remain influential and highly valued as before.

What’s interesting is that most of the most expensive currencies in the world come from oil-exporting countries, or from ancient, stable economies. Having a high currency value doesn’t automatically mean it’s the best—sometimes you also need to consider how strong the government and the economy are.

If you’re interested in trading currencies, take a look at these most expensive currencies in the world. It will help you understand the global financial markets more deeply.