USD → 
BIF Rate as of2026-05-20 USD to BIF Converter.
1 USD = 2950 BIF as of 2026-05-20. Burundi is one of the world's poorest economies with a fragile balance of payments, so USD-BIF moves are driven by FX-rationing decisions at the Banque de la Republique du Burundi and chronic dollar shortages for importers. Search volume is small but steady from NGO staff, USAID and EU aid contractors, and the small expat business community in Bujumbura.
USD → BIF Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇧🇮 BIF |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | BIF 2,950 |
| $10.00 | BIF 29,500 |
| $100.00 | BIF 295,000 |
| $500.00 | BIF 1,475,000 |
| $1,000.00 | BIF 2,950,000 |
| $5,000.00 | BIF 14,750,000 |
| $10,000.00 | BIF 29,500,000 |
| $50,000.00 | BIF 147,500,000 |
| $100,000.00 | BIF 295,000,000 |
USD trend over time.
USD to BIF conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Burundian Franc at today's rate of 1 USD = 2950 BIF. The reverse holds too: 1 BIF = 0.0003 USD.
| 1 USD | 2,950 BIF |
| 5 USD | 14,750 BIF |
| 10 USD | 29,500 BIF |
| 25 USD | 73,750 BIF |
| 50 USD | 147,500 BIF |
| 100 USD | 295,000 BIF |
| 500 USD | 1,475,000 BIF |
| 1,000 USD | 2,950,000 BIF |
| 5,000 USD | 14,750,000 BIF |
| 10,000 USD | 29,500,000 BIF |
| 1 BIF | 0.0003 USD |
| 5 BIF | 0.0017 USD |
| 10 BIF | 0.0034 USD |
| 25 BIF | 0.0085 USD |
| 50 BIF | 0.0169 USD |
| 100 BIF | 0.0339 USD |
| 500 BIF | 0.1695 USD |
| 1,000 BIF | 0.339 USD |
| 5,000 BIF | 1.69 USD |
| 10,000 BIF | 3.39 USD |
Why people convert USD to BIF.
The USD/BIF corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Burundian Franc side, demand comes from aid-dependent fragile economy, NGO/USAID disbursement-driven, and coffee/tea export receipts. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/BIF is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 3.5% against the Burundian Franc, and over five years it has strengthened about 56.1% (from 1890 to 2950). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Burundian Franc you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → BIF rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-20 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
