Guinea-Bissau Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Guinea-Bissau's exchange rate was 627.43 in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's exchange rate stood at 627.43 in 2025, a rise of +21.08 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 627.43 by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 36th globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s official exchange rate has risen from 245.20 in 1960 to 627.43 in 2025, placing the country 36th globally among 66 years of coverage. The series peaked at 732.40 in 2001, a level that reflected the post‑conflict fiscal volatility of the early 2000s, before falling to a trough of 211.28 in 1980 during a period of relative price stability. The latest figure of 627.43 mirrors the rates recorded for peers such as Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of Congo and Mali, underscoring a convergence among small African economies with similar export structures and limited monetary autonomy. The long‑term upward trajectory suggests persistent depreciation pressures, driven by modest foreign exchange reserves and dependence on primary commodity earnings. Continued diversification of exports and stronger fiscal discipline could moderate the depreciation path, while external shocks or policy shifts would likely alter the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 650.14 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 638.78 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 627.43 | - | - |
| 2025 | 627.43 | +21.08 | #36 |
| 2024 | 606.35 | −0.22 | #168 |
| 2023 | 606.57 | −17.19 | #171 |
| 2022 | 623.76 | +69.23 | #176 |
| 2021 | 554.53 | −21.06 | #174 |
| 2020 | 575.59 | −10.33 | #175 |
| 2019 | 585.91 | +30.46 | #176 |
| 2018 | 555.45 | −25.21 | #176 |
| 2017 | 580.66 | −11.95 | #178 |
| 2016 | 592.61 | +1.39 | #178 |
| 2015 | 591.21 | +97.45 | #179 |
| 2014 | 493.76 | −0.14 | #177 |
| 2013 | 493.90 | −16.66 | #178 |
| 2012 | 510.56 | +39.31 | #180 |
| 2011 | 471.25 | −23.55 | #179 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's exchange rate was 627.43 in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's exchange rate peaked at 732.40 in 2001.
The lowest exchange rate in Guinea-Bissau was 211.28 in 1980.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 36th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea-Bissau's exchange rate is projected to reach 627.43 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 627.43. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_exchange-rate,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}