Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Colombia
Colombia: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average was 3,537 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Colombia, 1987–2026
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
Analysis
In 2026, official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Colombia stood at 3,537.
That represents a change of down 12.7% on the previous year and up 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Colombia peaked at 4,321 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 242.44, in 1987.
That places Colombia 19th 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 Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 242.44 | — |
| 1988 | 298.97 | +23.3% |
| 1989 | 382.31 | +27.9% |
| 1990 | 501.92 | +31.3% |
| 1991 | 626.73 | +24.9% |
| 1992 | 680 | +8.5% |
| 1993 | 786.24 | +15.6% |
| 1994 | 826.35 | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 912.59 | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 1,036 | +13.5% |
| 1997 | 1,141 | +10.1% |
| 1998 | 1,425 | +24.9% |
| 1999 | 1,758 | +23.3% |
| 2000 | 2,090 | +18.9% |
| 2001 | 2,300 | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 2,508 | +9.0% |
| 2003 | 2,877 | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 2,627 | -8.7% |
| 2005 | 2,321 | -11.7% |
| 2006 | 2,359 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 2,077 | -12.0% |
| 2008 | 1,968 | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 2,157 | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 1,898 | -12.0% |
| 2011 | 1,848 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 1,797 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 1,869 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 2,002 | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 2,746 | +37.1% |
| 2016 | 3,051 | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 2,950 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 2,958 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 3,282 | +10.9% |
| 2020 | 3,693 | +12.5% |
| 2021 | 3,746 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 4,262 | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 4,321 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 4,075 | -5.7% |
| 2025 | 4,050 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 3,537 | -12.7% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 3,537 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 28.19, 125.5× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 3,537 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 8.28, 427.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 307.91 | 242.44 | 382.31 | 3 |
| 1990s | 969.41 | 501.92 | 1,758 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,328 | 1,968 | 2,877 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,440 | 1,797 | 3,282 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,955 | 3,537 | 4,321 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More reference data data for Colombia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4113 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 61.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 94.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Colombia?
- Official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Colombia was 3,537 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,321 in 2023.
- What is the lowest official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 242.44 in 1987.
- How does Colombia rank for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Colombia ranks 19th out of 195 countries with data for 2026.
- Is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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).