Central African Republic—Official Exchange Rate (per USD)
Central African Republic's official exchange rate (per USD) was 581.93 in 2025, ranking #38 out of 211 countries. This represents a -4.0% change from 2024. Over the past 26 years, the highest recorded value was 732.4 (2001) and the lowest was 446 (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 581.93 | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 606.35 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 606.57 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 623.76 | +12.5% |
| 2021 | 554.53 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 575.59 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 585.91 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 555.45 | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 580.66 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 592.61 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 591.21 | +19.7% |
| 2014 | 493.76 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 493.9 | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 510.56 | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 471.25 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 494.79 | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 470.29 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 446 | -6.8% |
| 2007 | 478.63 | -8.4% |
| 2006 | 522.43 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 527.26 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 527.34 | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 579.9 | -16.4% |
| 2002 | 693.71 | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 732.4 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 710.21 |
Top Countries — Official Exchange Rate (per USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebanon | 89,500 | 2025 |
| 2 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 42,000 | 2023 |
| 3 | Viet Nam | 24,164.89 | 2024 |
| 4 | Lao PDR | 20,167.33 | 2024 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 16,477.87 | 2025 |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | 12,579.39 | 2025 |
| 7 | Guinea | 9,565.08 | 2020 |
| 8 | Paraguay | 7,545.45 | 2025 |
| 9 | Madagascar | 4,529.75 | 2025 |
| 10 | Colombia | 4,053.14 | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. This indicator represents the ratio of Local Currency Units relative to United States dollars.This indicator is derived as an average over the reference period.
Methodology
Data compiled by International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Unit
LCU per US dollars, period average