Cameroon Real Effective Exchange Rate
Real effective exchange rate index PX.REX.REER
Cameroon's real effective exchange rate was 108.82 in 2024, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from 2023. Data from BIS, covering 1980–2024.
Overview
Cameroon's real effective exchange rate stood at 108.82 in 2024, a rise of +3.90 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 109.03 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 70th globally.
Cameroon's real effective exchange rate has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 45 years. The country's all-time peak occurred in 1987, with a value of 169.15, indicating a strong currency at that time. Conversely, the all-time trough was recorded in 1994, with a value of 90.26, which implies a depreciated currency. Notably, the real effective exchange rate has been trending downwards since the 1980s, with the latest value standing at 108.82 in 2024, ranking it 70th globally. For comparison, the United Kingdom, a peer country, has a similar real effective exchange rate of 108.37. Since 1994, the real effective exchange rate has recovered and stabilized around its current level. However, any significant shift in global commodity prices or economic policies could alter Cameroon's trajectory and impact the country's currency dynamics, potentially leading to further adjustments in the real effective exchange rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Real Effective Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 113.69 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 111.36 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 109.03 | - | - |
| 2024 | 108.82 | +3.90 | #70 |
| 2023 | 104.92 | +8.05 | #63 |
| 2022 | 96.87 | −2.97 | #43 |
| 2021 | 99.83 | +0.14 | #55 |
| 2020 | 99.70 | +2.95 | #48 |
| 2019 | 96.74 | −1.02 | #42 |
| 2018 | 97.76 | +1.43 | #45 |
| 2017 | 96.33 | +0.82 | #43 |
| 2016 | 95.51 | +1.97 | #40 |
| 2015 | 93.54 | −6.21 | #32 |
| 2014 | 99.75 | +0.81 | #54 |
| 2013 | 98.95 | +2.52 | #43 |
| 2012 | 96.43 | −3.79 | #28 |
| 2011 | 100.22 | +0.22 | #54 |
| 2010 | 100.00 | −6.47 | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw real effective exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's real effective exchange rate was 108.82 in 2024. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's real effective exchange rate peaked at 169.15 in 1987.
The lowest real effective exchange rate in Cameroon was 90.26 in 1994.
Cameroon ranks 70th globally in real effective exchange rate as of 2024.
The World Bank indicator code is PX.REX.REER. Data sourced from BIS.
Cameroon's real effective exchange rate is projected to reach 109.03 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The real effective exchange rate of Cameroon in 2024 was 108.82. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_reer,
title = {Cameroon Real Effective Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/reer/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}