Guinea Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Guinea's exchange rate was 9,565.08 in 2020, ranked 203rd globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2020.
Overview
Guinea's exchange rate stood at 9,565.08 in 2020, a rise of +381.21 from 2019. Guinea ranked 203rd globally.
Guinea’s official exchange rate has deteriorated dramatically over the 61‑year series, rising from 24.69 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 9,565.08 in 2020, the highest level among the 203 economies tracked by the World Bank. The trough of 18.97 recorded in 1980 marks the only period when the currency was comparatively strong, after which successive devaluations accelerated, especially during the 1990s and 2000s, reflecting persistent fiscal deficits, volatile commodity prices and limited foreign‑exchange inflows. By 2020 Guinea ranked 203rd globally, with a rate of 9,565.08, closely trailing peer economies such as Lao PDR (9,045.79) and Uzbekistan (10,054.26), which face similar balance‑of‑payments pressures. The steep upward trajectory suggests that unless structural reforms improve export diversification and monetary stability, the exchange rate is likely to remain under pressure, with any significant fiscal consolidation or commodity‑price recovery needed to alter the current path.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,565.08 | +381.21 | #203 |
| 2019 | 9,183.88 | +172.74 | #203 |
| 2018 | 9,011.13 | −77.19 | #203 |
| 2017 | 9,088.32 | +120.39 | #203 |
| 2016 | 8,967.93 | +1,482.41 | #203 |
| 2015 | 7,485.52 | +471.40 | #202 |
| 2014 | 7,014.12 | +106.24 | #202 |
| 2013 | 6,907.88 | −77.95 | #202 |
| 2012 | 6,985.83 | +327.80 | #201 |
| 2011 | 6,658.03 | +931.96 | #201 |
| 2010 | 5,726.07 | +924.99 | #198 |
| 2009 | 4,801.08 | +199.39 | #197 |
| 2008 | 4,601.69 | +403.94 | #198 |
| 2007 | 4,197.75 | −951.00 | #197 |
| 2006 | 5,148.75 | +1,504.42 | #198 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea's exchange rate was 9,565.08 in 2020. Ranked 203rd globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from the previous year.
Guinea's exchange rate peaked at 9,565.08 in 2020.
The lowest exchange rate in Guinea was 18.97 in 1980.
Guinea ranks 203rd globally in exchange rate as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
The exchange rate of Guinea in 2020 was 9,565.08. This ranks 203rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea_exchange-rate,
title = {Guinea Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}