Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average was 2,220 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1987–2026
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exchange rate, old lcu per usd extended forward, period average in Democratic Republic of Congo is 2,220, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.2% on the previous year and up 129.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exchange rate, old lcu per usd extended forward, period average in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2,794 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0257, in 1994.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 21st of 181 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 112.1 | 109.18 | 116.94 | 3 |
| 1990s | 43.87 | 0.0257 | 124.67 | 10 |
| 2000s | 421.98 | 19.89 | 804.55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,120 | 905.82 | 1,647 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,262 | 1,847 | 2,794 | 7 |
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.335 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.82 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exchange rate, old lcu per usd extended forward, period average in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Exchange rate, old lcu per usd extended forward, period average in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2,220 in 2026, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
- What is the highest exchange rate, old lcu per usd extended forward, period average recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2,794 in 2024.
- What is the lowest exchange rate, old lcu per usd extended forward, period average recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0257 in 1994.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for exchange rate, old lcu per usd extended forward, period average?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 21st out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is exchange rate, old lcu per usd extended forward, period average rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as part of Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Local currency units (LCU) per U.S. dollar, with values after a new currency's introduction presented in the old currency's terms