Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Colombia

Colombia: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average was 3,697 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
3,697
Change on year
down 8.7%
World rank
17th
of 193 countries
All-time high
4,321
in 2023
All-time low
242.44
in 1987
Years of data
40
1987–2026

Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Colombia, 1987–2026

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k1987200620261987: 242.41988: 2991989: 382.31990: 501.91991: 626.71992: 6801993: 786.21994: 826.41995: 912.61996: 1.0k1997: 1.1k1998: 1.4k1999: 1.8k2000: 2.1k2001: 2.3k2002: 2.5k2003: 2.9k2004: 2.6k2005: 2.3k2006: 2.4k2007: 2.1k2008: 2.0k2009: 2.2k2010: 1.9k2011: 1.8k2012: 1.8k2013: 1.9k2014: 2.0k2015: 2.7k2016: 3.1k2017: 2.9k2018: 3.0k2019: 3.3k2020: 3.7k2021: 3.7k2022: 4.3k2023: 4.3k2024: 4.1k2025: 4.0k2026: 3.7k

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 3,697.

That represents a change of down 8.7% on the previous year and up 21.2% 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 17th out of 193 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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 3,978 3,693 4,321 7

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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 3,697 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 17th out of 193 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 21.2%. 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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Indicator
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
Source
World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
194 places, 7,533 data points, 1987–2026
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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).