Namibia Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Namibia's exchange rate was 19.09 in 2025, ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
Namibia's exchange rate stood at 19.09 in 2025, a rise of +0.77 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.09 by 2025. Namibia ranked 92nd globally.
Namibia’s exchange rate has risen dramatically over the 64‑year series, moving from an early‑period low of 0.71 Namibian dollars per US dollar in 1962 to an all‑time peak of 19.09 in 2025, the highest level recorded in the series and ranking 92nd globally. The trough of 0.68 in 1974 reflects a brief period of relative strength before a prolonged depreciation trend accelerated in the 1990s and intensified after the global financial crisis, mirroring regional patterns in southern Africa. By comparison, South Africa’s 2025 rate of 19.10 and Eswatini’s 19.09 place these neighbours at virtually identical positions, underscoring a shared exposure to commodity price swings and fiscal dynamics. The sustained devaluation has been driven by persistent current‑account deficits, modest export diversification, and periodic fiscal pressures, while the central bank’s limited foreign‑exchange reserves have constrained defensive interventions. If Namibia can broaden its export base and attract stable capital inflows, the upward trajectory of the exchange rate may moderate, potentially stabilising the currency in the medium term.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 20.57 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 19.83 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 19.09 | - | - |
| 2025 | 19.09 | +0.77 | #92 |
| 2024 | 18.33 | −0.12 | #117 |
| 2023 | 18.45 | +2.09 | #113 |
| 2022 | 16.36 | +1.58 | #114 |
| 2021 | 14.78 | −1.68 | #110 |
| 2020 | 16.46 | +2.01 | #115 |
| 2019 | 14.45 | +1.21 | #114 |
| 2018 | 13.23 | −0.08 | #114 |
| 2017 | 13.31 | −1.40 | #112 |
| 2016 | 14.71 | +1.83 | #114 |
| 2015 | 12.88 | +2.04 | #118 |
| 2014 | 10.84 | +1.09 | #115 |
| 2013 | 9.75 | +1.56 | #119 |
| 2012 | 8.19 | +0.89 | #115 |
| 2011 | 7.30 | −0.03 | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's exchange rate was 19.09 in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from the previous year.
Namibia's exchange rate peaked at 19.09 in 2025.
The lowest exchange rate in Namibia was 0.68 in 1974.
Namibia ranks 92nd globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's exchange rate is projected to reach 19.09 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Namibia in 2025 was 19.09. This ranks 92nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_exchange-rate,
title = {Namibia Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}