Solomon Islands Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Solomon Islands's exchange rate was 8.49 in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Solomon Islands's exchange rate stood at 8.49 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.49 by 2025. Solomon Islands ranked 105th globally.
The Solomon Islands' exchange rate has fluctuated significantly over the 66 years of available data, with the latest value in 2025 standing at 8.49, ranking 105th globally. This also marks the all-time peak, surpassing the previous values and indicating a notable shift in the country's currency valuation. In contrast, the all-time trough occurred in 1974, when the exchange rate fell to 0.70. Compared to peer countries, the Solomon Islands' exchange rate is closely aligned with that of Macao SAR, China, which has an exchange rate of 8.08, and slightly higher than Hong Kong SAR, China's rate of 7.84. As the Solomon Islands' exchange rate continues to evolve, changes in global trade policies or shifts in the country's economic fundamentals would likely be the primary drivers of any significant changes in its trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 8.66 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.58 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.49 | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.49 | +0.04 | #105 |
| 2024 | 8.45 | +0.08 | #102 |
| 2023 | 8.38 | +0.22 | #101 |
| 2022 | 8.16 | +0.13 | #101 |
| 2021 | 8.03 | −0.18 | #102 |
| 2020 | 8.21 | +0.04 | #102 |
| 2019 | 8.17 | +0.22 | #103 |
| 2018 | 7.95 | +0.07 | #103 |
| 2017 | 7.89 | −0.06 | #104 |
| 2016 | 7.95 | +0.03 | #105 |
| 2015 | 7.91 | +0.54 | #107 |
| 2014 | 7.38 | +0.07 | #108 |
| 2013 | 7.30 | −0.05 | #109 |
| 2012 | 7.36 | −0.29 | #109 |
| 2011 | 7.64 | −0.42 | #115 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Solomon Islands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Solomon Islands's exchange rate was 8.49 in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Solomon Islands's exchange rate peaked at 8.49 in 2025.
The lowest exchange rate in Solomon Islands was 0.70 in 1974.
Solomon Islands ranks 105th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Solomon Islands's exchange rate is projected to reach 8.49 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Solomon Islands in 2025 was 8.49. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_exchange-rate,
title = {Solomon Islands Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}