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African currency converter

Convert with a source-stamped indicative snapshot or enter a rate from your own bank, bureau or payment provider.

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Convert an amount

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Rate to use
Enter a positive amount. Do not include commas or currency symbols.

How the estimate works

One transparent cross-rate

  1. AfroTools reads a USD-based rate set with a source timestamp.
  2. For a pair such as KES to GHS, it divides the GHS-per-USD rate by the KES-per-USD rate.
  3. It multiplies your amount by that cross-rate. Provider fees and spreads are not included.

Before sending money

Verify the quote you will actually receive

  • Compare the final recipient amount, not only the advertised rate.
  • Check transfer, card, cash-out and correspondent-bank fees.
  • Record the quote time because rates can move before settlement.
  • For tax, customs or accounting, use the rate required by the relevant authority.

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What this page does not claim

It does not show parallel-market rates, market movement, forecasts or crypto prices. It does not promise that every currency is available. The selectors contain only codes present in the accepted dataset.

Your amount is not uploaded, logged or stored. Only a read-only request for the shared FX dataset is made.

Questions

Currency conversion FAQ

Is this a bank or remittance quote?

No. Snapshot conversions are indicative planning estimates. Confirm the final rate and fees with your provider.

What happens when the snapshot is old?

Snapshot conversion is disabled after seven days. The page never silently substitutes invented or hard-coded rates. You can still enter a provider rate you verified yourself.

Why might the payout differ?

Providers may use buy or sell rates, add a spread, apply fees, round differently or settle at a later rate.

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