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USD USD NPR NPR Rate as of2026-05-16

USD to NPR Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 135.2 NPR as of 2026-05-16. Nepal-US corridor. ~150K Nepali-origin US residents but huge global Nepali diaspora (Gulf, Malaysia, S Korea, India). Remittances are roughly 25% of Nepal's GDP — the highest dependency in South Asia. NPR is pegged to INR at ~1.6:1, so NPR-USD moves with INR-USD.

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USDNPR Converter

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🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇳🇵
NPR 135.20
Rate: 1 USD = 135.2000 NPR
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇳🇵 NPR
$1.00NPR 135.20
$10.00NPR 1,352.00
$100.00NPR 13,520.00
$500.00NPR 67,600.00
$1,000.00NPR 135,200.00
$5,000.00NPR 676,000.00
$10,000.00NPR 1,352,000.00
$50,000.00NPR 6,760,000.00
$100,000.00NPR 13,520,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-16 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
135.2
1 USD = NPR
1 year ago
132.8
↑ 1.8% in 12 months
5 years ago
119
↑ 13.6% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to NPR conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to Nepali Rupee at today's rate of 1 USD = 135.2 NPR. The reverse holds too: 1 NPR = 0.0074 USD.

USD → NPR
1 USD 135.2 NPR
5 USD 676 NPR
10 USD 1,352 NPR
25 USD 3,380 NPR
50 USD 6,760 NPR
100 USD 13,520 NPR
500 USD 67,600 NPR
1,000 USD 135,200 NPR
5,000 USD 676,000 NPR
10,000 USD 1,352,000 NPR
NPR → USD
1 NPR 0.0074 USD
5 NPR 0.037 USD
10 NPR 0.074 USD
25 NPR 0.1849 USD
50 NPR 0.3698 USD
100 NPR 0.7396 USD
500 NPR 3.7 USD
1,000 NPR 7.4 USD
5,000 NPR 36.98 USD
10,000 NPR 73.96 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to NPR.

The USD/NPR corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Nepali Rupee side, demand comes from Nepal remittances, Gulf worker transfers, and tourism. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/NPR 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 1.8% against the Nepali Rupee, and over five years it has strengthened about 13.6% (from 119 to 135.2). 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 Nepali Rupee you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → NPR 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 2026-05-16 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to NPR FAQ.

Is the Nepali Rupee pegged to the Indian Rupee?
Yes — NPR has been pegged to INR at 1.6 NPR = 1 INR since 1993. Nepal Rastra Bank maintains the peg through forex interventions. This means NPR-USD essentially tracks INR-USD × 1.6. The peg insulates Nepal from idiosyncratic forex shocks but exposes it to all of India's currency movements.
Best USD-to-NPR remittance route?
For Nepali Gulf workers: IME Pay, Khalti, eSewa partnerships with major Gulf banks. For US-based Nepalis: Wise, Remitly, and Western Union all operate the corridor. Nepal Rastra Bank reports formal remittances; informal hundi routes also exist but face stricter monitoring post-2023.
NPR-USD outlook?
Tied to INR-USD due to the peg. As INR weakens against USD over time, NPR weakens proportionally. Recent Indian rupee depreciation directly translates to NPR weakness. Nepal's separate macro factors (trade deficit, low industrial base) add modest additional weakness, but the peg dampens divergence.