Burkina Faso vs Central African Republic: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
Burkina Faso
556.79
in 2026
Central African Republic
560.28
in 2026
Burkina Faso rank
38th
Central African Republic rank
35th
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average over time
- Burkina Faso
- Central African Republic
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 560.28 against 556.79 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 3.49.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was Central African Republic ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 38th and Central African Republic ranks 35th of 195 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 1 and Central African Republic in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Central African Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 305.8 | 306.61 | 0.8133 | Central African Republic |
| 1990s | 445.74 | 444.88 | 0.8612 | Burkina Faso |
| 2000s | 570.04 | 570.26 | 0.216 | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 537.42 | 540.82 | 3.4 | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 586.5 | 587.12 | 0.6197 | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average, Burkina Faso or Central African Republic?
- Central African Republic, at 560.28 against 556.79 in Burkina Faso as of 2026.
- What is the difference in official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average between Burkina Faso and Central African Republic?
- 3.49, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Central African Republic?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Burkina Faso and Central African Republic rank globally for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Burkina Faso ranks 38th and Central African Republic ranks 35th of 195 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).