Ethiopian Birr exchange rates

Live Ethiopian Birr (ETB) rates against major trade currencies, updated daily for buyers and exporters sourcing from Ethiopia.

Updated 2026-08-28

Reference rate

1 US Dollar equals

160.2081ETB

Mid-market · National Bank of Ethiopia

-0.43%past week

Updated: 2 days ago

EUR

187.3986

GBP

218.4894

CNY

23.9569

AED

43.8347

Currency rates against ETB

How much 1 unit of each currency is worth in Ethiopian Birr today.

Currency7d changeRate (ETB)

USD
US Dollar
-0.43%
160.2081
EUR
Euro
-1.01%
187.3986
GBP
British Pound
-1.03%
218.4894
AED
UAE Dirham
-0.44%
43.8347
SAR
Saudi Riyal
-0.43%
42.8821
CNY
Chinese Yuan
-0.41%
23.9569
KES
Kenyan Shilling
-0.39%
1.2553

Ethiopian Birr at a glance

The Ethiopian Birr (ETB) is the official currency of Ethiopia. The rates on this page show how many Birr it takes to buy one unit of a major foreign currency, useful for remittance planning, cross-border invoicing, or simply staying on top of the market.

Use the calculator to convert any amount in either direction, or browse the currency list to scan rates side-by-side. Numbers refresh automatically, so what you see is the most recent published mid-market rate.

Frequently asked questions

How current are these rates?

Gizye refreshes Ethiopian Birr reference rates regularly from market data sources. The “Updated” label above shows when the latest published rate was fetched.

Which currency is used for Ethiopian exports?

Export contracts are typically priced in USD or EUR, then settled locally in ETB. Use the calculator above to estimate values.

Are these rates suitable for bank transfers?

Rates shown are indicative mid-market values for informational use. Bank and remittance rates may differ.

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