Botswana Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Botswana's exchange rate was 14.43 in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 6.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Botswana's exchange rate stood at 14.43 in 2025, a rise of +0.87 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.43 by 2025. Botswana ranked 99th globally.
Botswana’s exchange rate has risen sharply from an early‑record value of 0.71 in 1960 to a 2025 level of 14.43, the highest figure among 66 years of coverage and placing the country 99th globally. The all‑time peak coincides with the latest observation in 2025, while the trough of 0.68 occurred in 1974, reflecting a long‑term depreciation of the pula against major currencies. Compared with peer economies of similar rank, Botswana’s rate exceeds Seychelles (12.75) and is marginally below Eritrea (15.07) and the Maldives (15.39), suggesting that regional currency pressures are broadly comparable. The sustained upward trajectory is driven by a combination of fiscal deficits, external debt servicing and commodity price volatility, which have limited the central bank’s ability to stabilise the exchange rate. Continued diversification of exports and tighter monetary policy could moderate further depreciation, but without structural reforms the depreciation trend is likely to persist.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 15.78 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 15.10 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 14.43 | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.43 | +0.87 | #99 |
| 2024 | 13.56 | −0.03 | #107 |
| 2023 | 13.60 | +1.23 | #107 |
| 2022 | 12.37 | +1.28 | #107 |
| 2021 | 11.09 | −0.37 | #108 |
| 2020 | 11.46 | +0.70 | #109 |
| 2019 | 10.76 | +0.56 | #109 |
| 2018 | 10.20 | −0.15 | #109 |
| 2017 | 10.35 | −0.55 | #111 |
| 2016 | 10.90 | +0.77 | #112 |
| 2015 | 10.13 | +1.15 | #114 |
| 2014 | 8.98 | +0.58 | #114 |
| 2013 | 8.40 | +0.76 | #114 |
| 2012 | 7.64 | +0.80 | #110 |
| 2011 | 6.84 | +0.04 | #109 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana's exchange rate was 14.43 in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 6.4% increase from the previous year.
Botswana's exchange rate peaked at 14.43 in 2025.
The lowest exchange rate in Botswana was 0.68 in 1974.
Botswana ranks 99th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Botswana's exchange rate is projected to reach 14.43 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Botswana in 2025 was 14.43. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_botswana_exchange-rate,
title = {Botswana Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}