USD → 
MDL Rate as of2026-05-17 USD to MDL Converter.
1 USD = 18.5 MDL as of 2026-05-17. USD/MDL serves the substantial Moldovan diaspora (~1M of Moldova's 2.6M population work abroad, primarily in Italy, Russia, Germany and Israel), making remittances roughly 15% of GDP. Moldova received EU candidate status in 2022 alongside Ukraine, accelerating institutional reforms. The leu has weakened modestly as Moldova navigates energy security challenges after losing Russian gas supply and absorbs Ukrainian refugees.
USD → MDL Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇲🇩 MDL |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | MDL 18.50 |
| $10.00 | MDL 185.00 |
| $100.00 | MDL 1,850.00 |
| $500.00 | MDL 9,250.00 |
| $1,000.00 | MDL 18,500.00 |
| $5,000.00 | MDL 92,500.00 |
| $10,000.00 | MDL 185,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | MDL 925,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | MDL 1,850,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to MDL conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Moldovan Leu at today's rate of 1 USD = 18.5 MDL. The reverse holds too: 1 MDL = 0.0541 USD.
| 1 USD | 18.5 MDL |
| 5 USD | 92.5 MDL |
| 10 USD | 185 MDL |
| 25 USD | 462.5 MDL |
| 50 USD | 925 MDL |
| 100 USD | 1,850 MDL |
| 500 USD | 9,250 MDL |
| 1,000 USD | 18,500 MDL |
| 5,000 USD | 92,500 MDL |
| 10,000 USD | 185,000 MDL |
| 1 MDL | 0.0541 USD |
| 5 MDL | 0.2703 USD |
| 10 MDL | 0.5405 USD |
| 25 MDL | 1.35 USD |
| 50 MDL | 2.7 USD |
| 100 MDL | 5.41 USD |
| 500 MDL | 27.03 USD |
| 1,000 MDL | 54.05 USD |
| 5,000 MDL | 270.27 USD |
| 10,000 MDL | 540.54 USD |
Why people convert USD to MDL.
The USD/MDL corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Moldovan Leu side, demand comes from EU accession path, Romania diaspora link, and agriculture exports. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/MDL 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 2.8% against the Moldovan Leu, and over five years it has strengthened about 3.9% (from 17.8 to 18.5). 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 Moldovan Leu you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → MDL 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.
