I've released RatePeek v1.2, an update to my Windows exchange-rate utility, RatePeek | Exchange Rate Window. I'm AdamYang, its independent developer.
If you're comparing an overseas shop price with a spreadsheet or checking several currencies while working, the calculation itself is often the easy part. Reopening a converter and retyping the next amount creates the interruption. This update focuses on keeping those currency checks beside the work you're already doing.
A desktop reference at a glance
RatePeek brings commonly used exchange rates, quick amount conversion, Convert to All, additional currency lookup, and reference information for gold, silver, platinum and palladium into one Windows utility. A floating desktop HUD keeps useful information visible.
You can also look up additional currencies by country, currency name or code.
What's new in v1.2
Up to five quick conversion windows
You can open up to five Quick Conversion Windows. Each window keeps its own amount and currency pair, so you can leave one comparison visible while working on another. Use Ctrl + Alt + R for quick access to conversion, or open a quick conversion window from the main interface.
Each quick window has its own always-on-top control. The desktop HUD has a separate always-on-top option, so you can decide which information should stay visible.
Optional clipboard number detection
Turn on auto-receive in a quick conversion window, then copy a single number from a webpage. The window detects the copied amount for conversion, reducing repeated manual entry. Manual input remains available when you prefer it.
For example, while comparing an overseas product listing, you can keep a conversion window beside the browser and copy the listed amount into that workflow without opening another calculator tab.
The same workflow is useful with numbers in Excel: choose the currency pair, enable auto-receive, and copy a single amount as you work through a sheet.
Additional currencies and clearer controls
Additional currency lookup is accessible directly from the quick conversion workflow. v1.2 also improves access to quick windows, window identification, and the clarity of exchange-rate sources and update times.
Using the HUD alongside your work
The floating HUD is useful for information you want to keep in view; quick conversion windows handle individual amounts and pairs. You might keep the HUD visible for a general reference, then pin only the quick windows relevant to the prices you're comparing.
RatePeek includes light and dark themes, optional startup with Windows, and English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese interfaces. No additional RatePeek account is required.
Exchange-rate and precious-metals information comes from third-party data services and follows each source's update schedule. Displayed values are reference information, not guaranteed transaction rates. Bank, card, cash and final transaction prices and fees may differ.
Try v1.2
RatePeek is available on Windows through Microsoft Store with a 7-day free trial, followed by an optional one-time purchase.
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If you try it, I'd appreciate feedback on the multi-window workflow and clipboard input. What would help you check currencies with fewer interruptions?
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