Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Mozambique
Mozambique: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average was 63.57 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Mozambique, 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 Mozambique stood at 63.57.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Mozambique peaked at 69.23 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.27, in 1987.
Mozambique ranks 86th of 195 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0.27 | — |
| 1988 | 0.4872 | +80.5% |
| 1989 | 0.6918 | +42.0% |
| 1990 | 0.8628 | +24.7% |
| 1991 | 1.33 | +54.4% |
| 1992 | 2.34 | +75.4% |
| 1993 | 3.68 | +57.4% |
| 1994 | 5.82 | +58.3% |
| 1995 | 8.76 | +50.5% |
| 1996 | 11.06 | +26.2% |
| 1997 | 11.29 | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 11.76 | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 12.64 | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 15.57 | +23.1% |
| 2001 | 20.58 | +32.2% |
| 2002 | 23.27 | +13.1% |
| 2003 | 23.37 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 22.15 | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 22.84 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 25.86 | +13.3% |
| 2007 | 25.81 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 24.22 | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 27.64 | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 34.32 | +24.2% |
| 2011 | 29.07 | -15.3% |
| 2012 | 28.27 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 30.16 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 31.35 | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 39.38 | +25.6% |
| 2016 | 62.82 | +59.5% |
| 2017 | 63.58 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 60.33 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 62.5 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 69.23 | +10.8% |
| 2021 | 65.61 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 63.86 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 63.92 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 63.71 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 63.78 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 63.57 | -0.3% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 63.57 is below the median for low income countries, which is 563.92, 11% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 63.57 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 563.92, 11% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.483 | 0.27 | 0.6918 | 3 |
| 1990s | 6.96 | 0.8628 | 12.64 | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.13 | 15.57 | 27.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.18 | 28.27 | 63.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.81 | 63.57 | 69.23 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 83 Russia 77.52 compare
- 84 Afghanistan 77.34 compare
- 85 Gambia 73.04 compare
- 87 Philippines 60.36 compare
- 88 Dominican Republic 59.97 compare
- 89 North Macedonia 53 compare
More reference data data for Mozambique
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.53 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Mozambique?
- Official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Mozambique was 63.57 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 69.23 in 2020.
- What is the lowest official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.27 in 1987.
- How does Mozambique rank for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Mozambique ranks 86th out of 195 countries with data for 2026.
- Is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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).