Belize Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Belize's exchange rate was 2.00 in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Belize's exchange rate stood at 2.00 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.00 by 2025. Belize ranked 138th globally.
Belize’s official exchange rate of 2.00 per US dollar in 2025 places the country at rank 138 globally, matching Barbados and remaining well above the historical trough of 1.43 recorded in 1966. The rate peaked at 2.23 in 1976 before settling into a relatively narrow band over the 66‑year series, reflecting modest volatility compared with peers such as Fiji (2.31) and Tonga (2.40). The long‑term stability suggests that monetary policy and the small, open economy have limited exposure to external shocks, although periodic fluctuations in tourism receipts and remittances can exert pressure. Given the current level, any sustained appreciation would likely require a combination of stronger export performance and tighter fiscal discipline, while a depreciation could emerge from external debt servicing constraints or a downturn in US dollar inflows. Future movements will therefore hinge on the balance between domestic policy adjustments and the broader dynamics of the Caribbean and global financial environment.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.00 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.00 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #138 |
| 2024 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #68 |
| 2023 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #67 |
| 2022 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #66 |
| 2021 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #66 |
| 2020 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #66 |
| 2019 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #66 |
| 2018 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #66 |
| 2017 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #67 |
| 2016 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #67 |
| 2015 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #68 |
| 2014 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #70 |
| 2013 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #72 |
| 2012 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #73 |
| 2011 | 2.00 | +0.00 | #73 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's exchange rate was 2.00 in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Belize's exchange rate peaked at 2.23 in 1976.
The lowest exchange rate in Belize was 1.43 in 1960.
Belize ranks 138th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's exchange rate is projected to reach 2.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Belize in 2025 was 2.00. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_exchange-rate,
title = {Belize Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}