Last Updated on March 2, 2023


The first thing to know about currencies is that their values are not constant. This is partly due to unexpected exchange rate movements that may or may not be favorable.
An exchange rate basically means the value of one currency when it is converted to another during a trade. For example, the dollar is currently the most widely accepted base currency due to its widespread use in international trade. So the ten strongest currencies in Africa are basically the highest currencies when converted to the dollar or any other universally accepted currency.
So, what are the highest currencies in Africa?
Let’s find out.
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Top 10 Highest Currencies in Africa 2023
1. Tunisian Dinar
This is currently the strongest and most valuable currency in Africa. As of the time of publication, checks by BI Africa show that TND1000 converts to $353.05.
2. Libyan Dinar
Libya currently has the second strongest and most valuable currency on the continent, second only to Tunisia. When converted to the dollar, LYD1000 will give you $219.20.
3. Ghanaian Cedi
This West African country’s currency has the third-highest exchange rate against the dollar in Africa. When we converted GHS1000, we got $164.74. That said, it’s important to note that Ghana had, in 2007, re-denominated its currency such that ten thousand Cedis became equivalent to one Ghana Cedi. The country’s Central Bank explained that the re-denomination became necessary for the sake of statistical convenience.
4. Moroccan Dirham
Morocco has the fourth-strongest currency in Africa, for now. Checks by BI Africa showed that when converted to the dollar, DH1000 becomes $110.46.
5. Botswanan Pula
Botswana in Southern Africa has the fifth strongest currency on the continent. BWP1000 converts to $88.22. However, this may have changed slightly by the time you convert yours due to exchange rate volatility.
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6. Seychellois Rupee
This tiny island country which is located in the Somali Sea, has one of the strongest currencies in Africa. SCR1000 converted to $78.35 as at the time of filing this report.
7. Namibian Dollar
When converting NAD1000 to the dollar, we got $67.16.
8. Eritrean Nakfa
In Eritrea which is located in the Horn of Africa, they use a currency called the Eritrean nakfa. The currency has the eighth strongest exchange rate against the dollar. As at the time of comparison, ERN1000 converted to $66.66.
9. South African Rand
South Africa is one of the continent’s strongest economies. It also has one of the strongest currencies. When we converted ZAR1000 to the dollar, we got $66.63.
10. Swazi lilangeni
Although it is among the poorest countries on the continent, Eswatini (Swaziland) has one of the strongest currencies. When converted to the dollar, SZL1000 gave us $66.62.