What is the highest official exchange rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?

The highest recorded value was 915.13 LCU per US$, end period in 2010.

What is the lowest official exchange rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?

The lowest recorded value was 0 LCU per US$, end period in 1960.

How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for official exchange rate?

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 9th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.

Is official exchange rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?

Over the last ten years it is up 190.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?

The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics, published as part of Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, end period). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Official exchange rate in Democratic Republic of Congo

Name: Official exchange rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Creator: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Democratic Republic of Congo: Official exchange rate was 910.65 LCU per US$, end period in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)

910.65 LCU per US$, end period

Change on year

down 0.5%

World rank

9th

of 51 countries

All-time high

915.13 LCU per US$, end period

in 2010

All-time low

0 LCU per US$, end period

in 1960

Years of data

1960–2011

Official exchange rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1960–2011

Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics. Measured in LCU per US$, end period.

Analysis

The most recent figure for official exchange rate in Democratic Republic of Congo is 910.65 LCU per US$, end period, measured in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 190.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, official exchange rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 915.13 LCU per US$, end period in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 LCU per US$, end period, in 1960.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 9th out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Official exchange rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, end period) in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1960 to 2011.
Year	LCU per US$, end period	Change
1960	0 LCU per US$, end period	—
1961	0 LCU per US$, end period	+23.5%
1962	0 LCU per US$, end period	+0.0%
1963	0 LCU per US$, end period	+161.9%
1964	0 LCU per US$, end period	+0.0%
1965	0 LCU per US$, end period	+0.0%
1966	0 LCU per US$, end period	+0.0%
1967	0 LCU per US$, end period	+203.6%
1968	0 LCU per US$, end period	+0.0%
1969	0 LCU per US$, end period	+0.0%
1970	0 LCU per US$, end period	+0.0%
1971	0 LCU per US$, end period	+0.0%
1972	0 LCU per US$, end period	+0.0%
1973	0 LCU per US$, end period	+0.0%
1974	0 LCU per US$, end period	-0.2%
1975	0 LCU per US$, end period	+0.0%
1976	0 LCU per US$, end period	+72.2%
1977	0 LCU per US$, end period	-3.5%
1978	0 LCU per US$, end period	+21.1%
1979	0 LCU per US$, end period	+101.1%
1980	0 LCU per US$, end period	+47.4%
1981	0 LCU per US$, end period	+83.1%
1982	0 LCU per US$, end period	+5.1%
1983	0 LCU per US$, end period	+424.2%
1984	0 LCU per US$, end period	+34.3%
1985	0 LCU per US$, end period	+37.9%
1986	0 LCU per US$, end period	+27.4%
1987	0 LCU per US$, end period	+85.0%
1988	0 LCU per US$, end period	+108.4%
1989	0 LCU per US$, end period	+65.9%
1990	0 LCU per US$, end period	+339.9%
1991	0 LCU per US$, end period	+3083.6%
1992	0 LCU per US$, end period	+3025.3%
1993	0.0003 LCU per US$, end period	+5176.4%
1994	0.0325 LCU per US$, end period	+9185.7%
1995	0.1483 LCU per US$, end period	+356.3%
1996	1.16 LCU per US$, end period	+679.4%
1997	1.06 LCU per US$, end period	-8.3%
1998	2.45 LCU per US$, end period	+131.1%
1999	4.5 LCU per US$, end period	+83.7%
2000	50 LCU per US$, end period	+1011.1%
2001	313.6 LCU per US$, end period	+527.2%
2002	382.14 LCU per US$, end period	+21.9%
2003	372.52 LCU per US$, end period	-2.5%
2004	444.09 LCU per US$, end period	+19.2%
2005	431.28 LCU per US$, end period	-2.9%
2006	503.43 LCU per US$, end period	+16.7%
2007	502.99 LCU per US$, end period	-0.1%
2008	639.32 LCU per US$, end period	+27.1%
2009	902.66 LCU per US$, end period	+41.2%
2010	915.13 LCU per US$, end period	+1.4%
2011	910.65 LCU per US$, end period	-0.5%

Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries

Democratic Republic of Congo's 910.65 LCU per US$, end period is above the median for low income countries, which is 506.96 LCU per US$, end period, 1.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Democratic Republic of Congo's 910.65 LCU per US$, end period is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 494.28 LCU per US$, end period, 1.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Official exchange rate in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

Year	Change	From	To
1994	+9185.7%	0.0003 LCU per US$, end period	0.0325 LCU per US$, end period
1993	+5176.4%	0 LCU per US$, end period	0.0003 LCU per US$, end period
1991	+3083.6%	0 LCU per US$, end period	0 LCU per US$, end period
1992	+3025.3%	0 LCU per US$, end period	0 LCU per US$, end period
2000	+1011.1%	4.5 LCU per US$, end period	50 LCU per US$, end period
1996	+679.4%	0.1483 LCU per US$, end period	1.16 LCU per US$, end period

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 LCU per US$, end period	0 LCU per US$, end period	0 LCU per US$, end period	10
1970s	0 LCU per US$, end period	0 LCU per US$, end period	0 LCU per US$, end period	10
1980s	0 LCU per US$, end period	0 LCU per US$, end period	0 LCU per US$, end period	10
1990s	0.9347 LCU per US$, end period	0 LCU per US$, end period	4.5 LCU per US$, end period	10
2000s	454.2 LCU per US$, end period	50 LCU per US$, end period	902.66 LCU per US$, end period	10
2010s	912.89 LCU per US$, end period	910.65 LCU per US$, end period	915.13 LCU per US$, end period	2

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

6 Uganda 2,111 LCU per US$, end period compare
7 Tanzania 1,572 LCU per US$, end period compare
8 Burundi 1,000 LCU per US$, end period compare
10 Rwanda 604.14 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Benin 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Burkina Faso 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Cameroon 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Central African Republic 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Chad 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Congo 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Cote d'Ivoire 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Equatorial Guinea 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Gabon 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Guinea-Bissau 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Mali 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Senegal 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare
11 Togo 506.96 LCU per US$, end period compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

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Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1,764 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 313.43 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 3,057 (2050)

All data for Democratic Republic of Congo →

Frequently asked questions

What is official exchange rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?: Official exchange rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 910.65 LCU per US$, end period in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics.
What is the highest official exchange rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?: The highest recorded value was 915.13 LCU per US$, end period in 2010.
What is the lowest official exchange rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?: The lowest recorded value was 0 LCU per US$, end period in 1960.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for official exchange rate?: Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 9th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is official exchange rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?: Over the last ten years it is up 190.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?: The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics, published as part of Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, end period). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, end period)
Unit: LCU per US$, end period
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 51 places, 2,451 data points, 1960–2011
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. This series shows the end period value of local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar.