AfroFX API

Real-time exchange rates for 42 African currencies against major global pairs. Updated every 15 minutes with bid/ask spreads.

Overview

The AfroFX API provides live and historical exchange rates sourced from central banks, commercial banks, and interbank markets across Africa. Rates include bid/ask spreads and are updated every 15 minutes during market hours.

Key Features

42 African currencies — From NGN and KES to XOF and ZAR
Major pairs — USD, EUR, GBP, CNY, and more as base currencies
Crypto rates — BTC and ETH priced in African currencies
Bid/ask spreads — Real market data, not just mid-rates
Historical data — Access rates back to 2020 (Pro plan and above)

Endpoints

GET Latest Rates

Get the latest exchange rate between any two supported currencies with bid/ask spreads.

Base URL

https://afrotools.com/api/forex

Quick Example

# Get USD to NGN exchange rate
curl "https://afrotools.com/api/forex?from=USD&to=NGN" \
  -H "x-api-key: afro_test_abc123"

Example Response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "from": "USD",
    "to": "NGN",
    "rate": 1580.25,
    "bid": 1578.50,
    "ask": 1582.00,
    "change_24h": -0.35,
    "change_pct_24h": -0.022,
    "timestamp": "2026-03-15T10:30:00Z",
    "source": "CBN"
  }
}

Supported Currencies (sample)

NGN  Nigerian Naira
KES  Kenyan Shilling
ZAR  South African Rand
GHS  Ghanaian Cedi
EGP  Egyptian Pound
XOF  West African CFA Franc
XAF  Central African CFA Franc
MAD  Moroccan Dirham
TZS  Tanzanian Shilling
UGX  Ugandan Shilling
ETB  Ethiopian Birr
... and 31 more