Antigua and Barbuda Exchange Rate

Antigua and Barbuda’s official exchange rate has risen from 1.71 in 1966, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 2.70 in 2025, placing the country at rank 129 globally out of 190 economies. Over the 66‑year coverage period the rate has shown a gradual appreciation, reflecting modest depreciation of the Barbadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar and the broader Caribbean monetary environment. The 2025 level matches that of Dominica and Grenada, while Samoa records a slightly higher rate of 2.79, underscoring a regional clustering of exchange‑rate values among small island states. The upward trajectory coincides with sustained fiscal consolidation and modest tourism‑driven foreign‑exchange inflows, which have helped maintain currency stability despite external shocks. Continued diversification of export earnings and prudent monetary policy are likely to temper further appreciations, suggesting a relatively stable exchange‑rate path in the medium term.