USD → 
ETB Rate as of2026-05-18 USD to ETB Converter.
1 USD = 120 ETB as of 2026-05-18. USD-ETB underwent one of the most dramatic emerging-market currency resets of the decade — the National Bank of Ethiopia floated the birr in July 2024 as a condition of the $3.4B IMF Extended Credit Facility, abandoning the long-standing managed-peg around 57 ETB/USD and allowing the official rate to converge with the parallel-market rate (which had been trading at 110-130/USD for years). The official rate jumped immediately from ~57 to ~108 and stabilized in the 115-125 range through 2024-25, ending the dual-exchange-rate distortion that had crippled Ethiopian imports and FX availability.
USD → ETB Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇪🇹 ETB |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | ETB 120.00 |
| $10.00 | ETB 1,200.00 |
| $100.00 | ETB 12,000.00 |
| $500.00 | ETB 60,000.00 |
| $1,000.00 | ETB 120,000.00 |
| $5,000.00 | ETB 600,000.00 |
| $10,000.00 | ETB 1,200,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | ETB 6,000,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | ETB 12,000,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to ETB conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Ethiopian Birr at today's rate of 1 USD = 120 ETB. The reverse holds too: 1 ETB = 0.0083 USD.
| 1 USD | 120 ETB |
| 5 USD | 600 ETB |
| 10 USD | 1,200 ETB |
| 25 USD | 3,000 ETB |
| 50 USD | 6,000 ETB |
| 100 USD | 12,000 ETB |
| 500 USD | 60,000 ETB |
| 1,000 USD | 120,000 ETB |
| 5,000 USD | 600,000 ETB |
| 10,000 USD | 1,200,000 ETB |
| 1 ETB | 0.0083 USD |
| 5 ETB | 0.0417 USD |
| 10 ETB | 0.0833 USD |
| 25 ETB | 0.2083 USD |
| 50 ETB | 0.4167 USD |
| 100 ETB | 0.8333 USD |
| 500 ETB | 4.17 USD |
| 1,000 ETB | 8.33 USD |
| 5,000 ETB | 41.67 USD |
| 10,000 ETB | 83.33 USD |
Why people convert USD to ETB.
The USD/ETB corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Ethiopian Birr side, demand comes from diaspora remittances, post-2024 IMF float, and coffee/khat exports. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/ETB 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 1.7% against the Ethiopian Birr, and over five years it has strengthened about 207.7% (from 39 to 120). 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 Ethiopian Birr you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → ETB 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 2026-05-18 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
