Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Burundi
Burundi: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average was 2,978 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Burundi, 1987–2026
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 2,978 for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in 2026. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 83.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Burundi peaked at 2,978 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 123.47, in 1987.
That places Burundi 20th out of 195 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 123.47 | — |
| 1988 | 140.28 | +13.6% |
| 1989 | 158.54 | +13.0% |
| 1990 | 171.12 | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 181.37 | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 208.14 | +14.8% |
| 1993 | 241.9 | +16.2% |
| 1994 | 255.5 | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 246.73 | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 269.04 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 327.32 | +21.7% |
| 1998 | 383.62 | +17.2% |
| 1999 | 557.66 | +45.4% |
| 2000 | 712.67 | +27.8% |
| 2001 | 820.97 | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 918.02 | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 1,055 | +15.0% |
| 2004 | 1,075 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 1,060 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 998.6 | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 1,082 | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 1,185 | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 1,230 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 1,231 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1,260 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 1,442 | +14.4% |
| 2013 | 1,563 | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 1,558 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 1,570 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 1,622 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 1,726 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 1,781 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 1,844 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 1,914 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 1,974 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 2,036 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 2,551 | +25.3% |
| 2024 | 2,878 | +12.9% |
| 2025 | 2,945 | +2.3% |
| 2026 | 2,978 | +1.1% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 2,978 is above the median for low income countries, which is 563.92, 5.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 2,978 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 563.92, 5.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 140.76 | 123.47 | 158.54 | 3 |
| 1990s | 284.24 | 171.12 | 557.66 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,014 | 712.67 | 1,230 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,560 | 1,231 | 1,844 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,468 | 1,914 | 2,978 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More reference data data for Burundi
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5075 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0521 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6676 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2677 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2838 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Burundi?
- Official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Burundi was 2,978 in 2026, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
- What is the highest official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 2,978 in 2026.
- What is the lowest official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 123.47 in 1987.
- How does Burundi rank for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Burundi ranks 20th out of 195 countries with data for 2026.
- Is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as part of Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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).