Samoa Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Samoa's exchange rate was 2.79 in 2025, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Samoa's exchange rate stood at 2.79 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.79 by 2025. Samoa ranked 128th globally.
Samoa's exchange rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, ranging from a low of 0.61 in 1974 to a high of 3.48 in 2001. The country's exchange rate has generally trended upward since then, with a brief dip in recent years, now standing at 2.79, ranking 128 globally. This value is slightly lower than that of Tunisia, a peer country with a current exchange rate of 3.26. Historically, Samoa's exchange rate has been more volatile than that of Antigua and Barbuda, another peer, which has maintained a relatively stable exchange rate of 2.70. The fluctuations in Samoa's exchange rate may be attributed to various economic factors, including changes in trade policies and global economic conditions. A strengthening of the US dollar, which is often used as a reserve currency, could potentially impact Samoa's exchange rate, leading to further fluctuations in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.86 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.82 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.79 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.79 | +0.03 | #128 |
| 2024 | 2.75 | +0.02 | #79 |
| 2023 | 2.74 | +0.05 | #78 |
| 2022 | 2.69 | +0.13 | #71 |
| 2021 | 2.56 | −0.11 | #71 |
| 2020 | 2.66 | +0.02 | #71 |
| 2019 | 2.65 | +0.06 | #71 |
| 2018 | 2.59 | +0.03 | #72 |
| 2017 | 2.55 | −0.01 | #73 |
| 2016 | 2.56 | +0.00 | #73 |
| 2015 | 2.56 | +0.23 | #73 |
| 2014 | 2.33 | +0.02 | #73 |
| 2013 | 2.31 | +0.02 | #76 |
| 2012 | 2.29 | −0.03 | #76 |
| 2011 | 2.32 | −0.17 | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's exchange rate was 2.79 in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from the previous year.
Samoa's exchange rate peaked at 3.48 in 2001.
The lowest exchange rate in Samoa was 0.61 in 1974.
Samoa ranks 128th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Samoa's exchange rate is projected to reach 2.79 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Samoa in 2025 was 2.79. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_exchange-rate,
title = {Samoa Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}