Vanuatu Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Vanuatu's exchange rate was 120.86 in 2025, ranked 61st globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Vanuatu's exchange rate stood at 120.86 in 2025, a rise of +1.70 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 120.86 by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 61st globally.
Vanuatu’s exchange rate has risen from 89.77 in 1960 to 120.86 in 2025, placing the nation 61st globally among 190 economies. The currency’s most pronounced appreciation occurred in 2001, when the rate peaked at 145.31, while the deepest depreciation was recorded in 1980 at 68.29, reflecting the volatility of a small, open economy heavily dependent on tourism and remittances. Over the 66‑year coverage period, the upward trajectory has been steady since the 1990s, outpacing peers such as Bangladesh (121.53) and New Caledonia (114.14), which occupy adjacent ranks. The persistent depreciation of the Vanuatu vatu against major currencies suggests that external shocks, particularly in the tourism sector, could still exert downward pressure, but continued diversification of exports and modest fiscal consolidation are likely to moderate further weakening and support a more stable exchange‑rate path in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 124.31 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 122.59 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 120.86 | - | - |
| 2025 | 120.86 | +1.70 | #61 |
| 2024 | 119.17 | +0.05 | #145 |
| 2023 | 119.11 | +3.76 | #146 |
| 2022 | 115.35 | +5.90 | #146 |
| 2021 | 109.45 | −5.93 | #149 |
| 2020 | 115.38 | +0.65 | #152 |
| 2019 | 114.73 | +4.57 | #152 |
| 2018 | 110.17 | +2.34 | #152 |
| 2017 | 107.82 | −0.65 | #152 |
| 2016 | 108.48 | −0.51 | #152 |
| 2015 | 108.99 | +11.92 | #154 |
| 2014 | 97.07 | +2.53 | #152 |
| 2013 | 94.54 | +1.91 | #153 |
| 2012 | 92.64 | +3.17 | #154 |
| 2011 | 89.47 | −7.44 | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's exchange rate was 120.86 in 2025. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year.
Vanuatu's exchange rate peaked at 145.31 in 2001.
The lowest exchange rate in Vanuatu was 68.29 in 1980.
Vanuatu ranks 61st globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's exchange rate is projected to reach 120.86 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Vanuatu in 2025 was 120.86. This ranks 61st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_exchange-rate,
title = {Vanuatu Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}