Sierra Leone Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Sierra Leone's exchange rate was 24.45 in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 14.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sierra Leone's exchange rate stood at 24.45 in 2025, a rise of +3.14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.45 by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 87th globally.
Sierra Leone's exchange rate has experienced significant volatility over the past 65 years. Despite a modest all-time peak of 24.45 in 2025, the country's exchange rate remains one of the weaker among its peers, with Honduras' 24.80 and Zambia's 25.09 ranking higher. In contrast, Sierra Leone's exchange rate plummeted to an all-time trough of 0.00 in 1966, indicating a period of economic instability. By 2025, the exchange rate had recovered, but at a relatively low value, ranking 87 globally. The country's exchange rate performance underscores the importance of addressing underlying economic challenges. A sustained improvement in economic governance and investment climate could potentially alter the trajectory of Sierra Leone's exchange rate, reducing its vulnerability to external shocks and positioning the country for stronger growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 27.33 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 24.45 | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.45 | +3.14 | #87 |
| 2023 | 21.30 | +7.26 | #118 |
| 2022 | 14.05 | +3.61 | #108 |
| 2021 | 10.44 | +0.61 | #107 |
| 2020 | 9.83 | +0.82 | #107 |
| 2019 | 9.01 | +1.08 | #105 |
| 2018 | 7.93 | +0.55 | #102 |
| 2017 | 7.38 | +1.09 | #101 |
| 2016 | 6.29 | +1.21 | #94 |
| 2015 | 5.08 | +0.56 | #94 |
| 2014 | 4.52 | +0.19 | #94 |
| 2013 | 4.33 | −0.01 | #94 |
| 2012 | 4.34 | −0.01 | #95 |
| 2011 | 4.35 | +0.37 | #96 |
| 2010 | 3.98 | +0.59 | #92 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's exchange rate was 24.45 in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 14.8% increase from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's exchange rate peaked at 24.45 in 2025.
The lowest exchange rate in Sierra Leone was 0.00 in 1960.
Sierra Leone ranks 87th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sierra Leone's exchange rate is projected to reach 24.45 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 24.45. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_exchange-rate,
title = {Sierra Leone Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}