Top 10 weakest currencies in Africa

The top 10 weakest currencies in Africa, based on their exchange rates relative to the US dollar.

These rankings can fluctuate with inflation, devaluation, and economic or political crises, especially in nations heavily reliant on imports for essentials like fuel, medicine, food, and machinery. However, if current trends of marginal improvement persist, it could ease inflation, boost consumer confidence, and open the door for interest rate cuts by central banks.

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Using Forbes currency calculator here are the 10 African countries with the weakest currencies this month.

1. São Tomé & Príncipe – The country holds the weakest currency on the continent, with the São Tomé & Príncipe Dobra trading at 21,175 to the US dollar.

2. Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leonean Leone stands at 20,969.50 per dollar, retaining its position from last month.

3. Guinea – The Guinean Franc follows with a rate of 8,657.48 to one US dollar.

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4. Uganda – The Ugandan Shilling trades at 3,605.57 per dollar, placing the country fourth on the list.

5. Burundi – The Burundian Franc is valued at 2,975.85 per US dollar.

6. Democratic Republic of the Congo – The Congolese Franc stands at 2,905.28 per dollar.

7. Tanzania – With a currency rate of 2,653.06 per dollar, the Tanzanian Shilling continues to struggle despite recent economic reforms.

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8. Malawi – The Malawian Kwacha currently trades at 1,732.71 per US dollar.

9. Nigeria – The Nigerian Naira is exchanging at 1,545.68 per dollar, though it has seen slight improvement this month.

10. Rwanda – Rounding out the list, the Rwandan Franc sits at 1,448.29 to the dollar.