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USD USD BOB BOB Rate as of2026-05-17

USD to BOB Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 6.91 BOB as of 2026-05-17. The Bolivian boliviano has held its 6.91 informal peg to USD since 2011, one of the longest stability runs in Latin America. However, 2024-25 saw FX reserve depletion below USD 2 billion and emergence of a parallel-market rate at 9-12 BOB/USD, signaling stress on the official peg.

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USDBOB Converter

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🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇧🇴
BOB 6.91
Rate: 1 USD = 6.9100 BOB
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇧🇴 BOB
$1.00BOB 6.91
$10.00BOB 69.10
$100.00BOB 691.00
$500.00BOB 3,455.00
$1,000.00BOB 6,910.00
$5,000.00BOB 34,550.00
$10,000.00BOB 69,100.00
$50,000.00BOB 345,500.00
$100,000.00BOB 691,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-17 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
6.91
1 USD = BOB
1 year ago
6.91
↓ 0.0% in 12 months
5 years ago
6.91
↓ 0.0% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to BOB conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to Bolivian Boliviano at today's rate of 1 USD = 6.91 BOB. The reverse holds too: 1 BOB = 0.1447 USD.

USD → BOB
1 USD 6.91 BOB
5 USD 34.55 BOB
10 USD 69.1 BOB
25 USD 172.75 BOB
50 USD 345.5 BOB
100 USD 691 BOB
500 USD 3,455 BOB
1,000 USD 6,910 BOB
5,000 USD 34,550 BOB
10,000 USD 69,100 BOB
BOB → USD
1 BOB 0.1447 USD
5 BOB 0.7236 USD
10 BOB 1.45 USD
25 BOB 3.62 USD
50 BOB 7.24 USD
100 BOB 14.47 USD
500 BOB 72.36 USD
1,000 BOB 144.72 USD
5,000 BOB 723.59 USD
10,000 BOB 1,447 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to BOB.

The USD/BOB corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Bolivian Boliviano side, demand comes from long-standing USD peg use cases, gas export economy, and parallel-market stablecoin flows. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/BOB 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 down 0.0% against the Bolivian Boliviano, and over five years it has weakened about 0.0% (from 6.91 to 6.91). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a falling rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Bolivian Boliviano you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → BOB 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 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to BOB FAQ.

Is the BOB peg sustainable?
The 6.91 BOB/USD official rate has held formally since 2011, but parallel rates have widened to 9-12 since 2024 as gas-export revenues fell and FX reserves dropped sharply. The Banco Central de Bolivia faces growing pressure but a formal devaluation has not been announced as of May 2026.
Can travelers exchange USD at the official rate in Bolivia?
Banks and ATMs use the official 6.91 rate, but USD cash is increasingly scarce. Many merchants in La Paz and Santa Cruz prefer USD over BOB at informal rates. Travelers should bring USD cash and convert in small batches.
Best way to send USD to Bolivia?
Western Union and MoneyGram serve the diaspora. Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz, Banco Nacional de Bolivia, and Banco BISA handle international USD wires. Crypto stablecoins (USDT, USDC) have grown rapidly in 2024-26 as a workaround for FX scarcity.