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Sierra Leone Foreign Currency Exchange Rate For October 4, 2024


The Bank of Sierra Leone has on the 4th of October, 2024 released the official foreign exchange rate in the country.

The rates include the cost of buying and selling major foreign currencies including Pounds Sterling, Euros, and United States Dollar, amongst others.

In the week from September 30 to October 4, 2024, the US dollar experienced notable gains against both the British pound and the euro, marking a significant shift in the foreign exchange market.



The Central Bank’s disclosed rates are as follows:

Pounds Sterling: Buy at Le 30.2348, Sell at Le 29.9318

U.S. Dollars: Buy at Le 22.7415, Sell at Le 22.5153

Euro: Buy at Le 25.1831, Sell at Le 24.9328

Meanwhile, in the unofficial market, the US dollar settled at Le25 (Buying) and Le24.2 (Selling) on Monday, October 7, 2024. This is according to parallel market operators in Central Freetown and Lungi.

NOTE: The Movements in the exchange rate influence the decisions of individuals, businesses and the Sierra Leone government. Collectively, this affects economic activity, inflation and the balance of payments.



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Sierra Leone Foreign Currency Exchange Rate For September 22, 2024


The Bank of Sierra Leone has on the 20th of September released the official foreign exchange rate in the country.

The rates include the cost of buying and selling major foreign currencies including Pounds Sterling, Euros, and United States Dollar, amongst others.

In the week from September 17 to September 20, 2024, the British pound demonstrated a significant rise against both the US dollar and the euro. In contrast, the euro experienced more modest fluctuations. The US dollar showed relative stability during the same period.



The Central Bank’s disclosed rates are as follows:

Pounds Sterling: Buy at Le 30.1914, Sell at Le 29.8887

U.S. Dollars: Buy at Le 22.7003, Sell at Le 22.4744

Euro: Buy at Le 25.3454, Sell at Le 25.0955

Meanwhile, in the unofficial market, the US dollar settled at Le25 (Buying) and Le24.2 (Selling) on Monday, September 22, 2024. This is according to parallel market operators in Central Freetown and Lungi.

NOTE: The Movements in the exchange rate influence the decisions of individuals, businesses and the Sierra Leone government. Collectively, this affects economic activity, inflation and the balance of payments.



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Bank of Sierra Leone Foreign Currency Exchange Rate For December 15, 2023


The Bank of Sierra Leone has on the 15th of December 2023 released the official foreign exchange rate in the country.

The rates include the cost of buying and selling major foreign currencies including Pounds Sterling, Euros, and United States Dollar, amongst others.

The Central Bank’s disclosed rates are as follows:



Pounds Sterling: Buy at Le 28.718-0.35, Sell at Le 29.01588-0.35

• U.S. Dollars: Buy at Le 22.531-0.06, Sell at Le 22.7575

• Euro: Buy at Le 24.4891-0.15, Sell at Le 24.7302-0.15

Note: The Movements in the exchange rate influence the decisions of individuals, businesses and the Sierra Leone government. Collectively, this affects economic activity, inflation and the balance of payments.



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Bank of Sierra Leone Foreign Currency Exchange Rate For October 2, 2023


The Bank of Sierra Leone has on the 2nd of October 2023 released the official foreign exchange rate in the country.

The rates include the cost of buying and selling major foreign currencies including U.S. dollars, Pounds Sterling, Euros, and Canadian Dollar, amongst others.

The Central Bank’s disclosed rates are as follows:



  • Pounds Sterling: Buy at Le 27.1073, Sell at Le 27.3888
  • U.S. Dollars: Buy at Le 22.2410, Sell at Le 22.4646
  • Swiss Franc: Buy at Le 24.3908, Sell at Le 24.6325
  • Euro: Buy at Le 23.5143, Sell at Le 23.7482

The exchange rate for other currencies is available here. 

Meanwhile, in the unofficial market, the US dollar settled at Le25 on Monday, October 2, 2023. This is according to parallel market operators in Central Freetown and Lungi.

As per Hanke’s currency watchlist, the Leone is currently the fifth most depreciated currency globally.





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Bank of Sierra Leone Foreign Currency Exchange Rate For October 2, 2023


The Bank of Sierra Leone has on the 2nd of October 2023 released the official foreign exchange rate in the country.

The rates include the cost of buying and selling major foreign currencies including U.S. dollars, Pounds Sterling, Euros, and Canadian Dollar, amongst others.

The Central Bank’s disclosed rates are as follows:



  • Pounds Sterling: Buy at Le 27.1073, Sell at Le 27.3888
  • U.S. Dollars: Buy at Le 22.2410, Sell at Le 22.4646
  • Swiss Franc: Buy at Le 24.3908, Sell at Le 24.6325
  • Euro: Buy at Le 23.5143, Sell at Le 23.7482

The exchange rate for other currencies is available here. 

Meanwhile, in the unofficial market, the US dollar settled at Le25 on Monday, October 2, 2023. This is according to parallel market operators in Central Freetown and Lungi.

As per Hanke’s currency watchlist, the Leone is currently the fifth most depreciated currency globally.



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Sierra Leone’s Foreign Reserve Grows by 12.69%


In April 2023, there was a notable 12.69% increase in reserve money owned by the government of Sierra Leone.

This increase was primarily due to a boost in the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL)’s net domestic assets (NDA), even amidst a decrease in net foreign assets (NFA). Reserve money is crucial for promoting investments, transactions, managing international debt, and influencing domestic exchange rates.

Regarding liabilities, the rise in reserve money was evident in the increased currency issuance, surpassing the growth in bank reserves. Broad money (M2) grew by 2.24% in April 2023, driven by a hike in the banking sector’s NDA, which overshadowed the decline in NFA. The NDA increased by 4.69%, which mirrors an uptick in net claims on the government by both BSL and Other Depository Corporations (ODCs). Conversely, the NFA of the banking system dropped by 9.36%, mainly due to a decline in both BSL’s and ODCs’ NFA. Additionally, April 2023 marked a slight 0.53% rise in credit extended to the private sector, a drop from the previous month’s 5.92%.



In response to the evolving economic environment, the Bank adjusted its monetary policy rate (MPR) and the standing lending facility (SLF) rate by 0.50 percentage points each. The MPR was set at 19.25%, and the SLF rate at 22.25%, with the standing deposit facility rate (SDF) remaining at 12.75%. In May 2023, the interbank rate slightly increased to 20.88% from April’s 20.77%, aligning with the policy corridor. Commercial banks’ average lending rates stayed at 21.23% in May 2023, while savings rates remained at 2.17%, making the gap between the two a consistent 19.06%.

Moreover, 2023 showed varied trends in government securities’ average yields. The 91-day Treasury bills weren’t traded in January, March, and April, but their average yield decreased from 8.44% in February to 4.11% in May 2023. The 182-day Treasury bills, not traded in January, March, and April, had a yield of 10.49% in May 2023. The 364-day bills maintained stability, with yields ranging from 28.24% to 28.28% between January and May, ending at 28.24% in May 2023.



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