USD → 
BWP Rate as of2026-05-20 USD to BWP Converter.
1 USD = 13.7 BWP as of 2026-05-20. Botswana's pula is one of Africa's most stable currencies, anchored by diamond royalties from De Beers / Debswana and a crawling peg to a ZAR-SDR basket. USD-BWP search interest comes from diamond buyers, Okavango Delta safari operators, and US firms supporting Gaborone's growing financial-services cluster.
USD → BWP Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇧🇼 BWP |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | BWP 13.70 |
| $10.00 | BWP 137.00 |
| $100.00 | BWP 1,370.00 |
| $500.00 | BWP 6,850.00 |
| $1,000.00 | BWP 13,700.00 |
| $5,000.00 | BWP 68,500.00 |
| $10,000.00 | BWP 137,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | BWP 685,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | BWP 1,370,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to BWP conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Botswana Pula at today's rate of 1 USD = 13.7 BWP. The reverse holds too: 1 BWP = 0.073 USD.
| 1 USD | 13.7 BWP |
| 5 USD | 68.5 BWP |
| 10 USD | 137 BWP |
| 25 USD | 342.5 BWP |
| 50 USD | 685 BWP |
| 100 USD | 1,370 BWP |
| 500 USD | 6,850 BWP |
| 1,000 USD | 13,700 BWP |
| 5,000 USD | 68,500 BWP |
| 10,000 USD | 137,000 BWP |
| 1 BWP | 0.073 USD |
| 5 BWP | 0.365 USD |
| 10 BWP | 0.7299 USD |
| 25 BWP | 1.82 USD |
| 50 BWP | 3.65 USD |
| 100 BWP | 7.3 USD |
| 500 BWP | 36.5 USD |
| 1,000 BWP | 72.99 USD |
| 5,000 BWP | 364.96 USD |
| 10,000 BWP | 729.93 USD |
Why people convert USD to BWP.
The USD/BWP corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Botswana Pula side, demand comes from De Beers diamond royalty economy, crawling peg vs ZAR-SDR basket, and one of Africa's most stable currencies. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/BWP 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 1.5% against the Botswana Pula, and over five years it has strengthened about 22.3% (from 11.2 to 13.7). 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 Botswana Pula you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → BWP 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.
