USD → 
BWP Rate as of2026-05-20 USD to BWP Converter.
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Current rate
1 USD = 13.7 BWP as of 2026-05-20. Botswana's pula is one of Africa's most stable currencies, anchored by diamond royalties from De Beers / Debswana and a crawling peg to a ZAR-SDR basket. USD-BWP search interest comes from diamond buyers, Okavango Delta safari operators, and US firms supporting Gaborone's growing financial-services cluster.
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Rate as of 2026-05-20USD → BWP Converter
$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇧🇼
BWP 13.70
Rate: 1 USD = 13.7000 BWP
Common conversions
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇧🇼 BWP |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | BWP 13.70 |
| $10.00 | BWP 137.00 |
| $100.00 | BWP 1,370.00 |
| $500.00 | BWP 6,850.00 |
| $1,000.00 | BWP 13,700.00 |
| $5,000.00 | BWP 68,500.00 |
| $10,000.00 | BWP 137,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | BWP 685,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | BWP 1,370,000.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 2026-05-20 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend
USD trend over time.
Today
13.7
1 USD = BWP
1 year ago
13.5
↑ 1.5% in 12 months
5 years ago
11.2
↑ 22.3% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
USD to BWP FAQ.
Who converts USD to BWP?
Diamond traders attending De Beers sights in Gaborone, safari operators and tourists visiting Chobe and the Okavango Delta, US-based mining-services contractors, and Peace Corps and CDC health-program staff.
Best way to send USD to Botswana?
First National Bank Botswana, Standard Chartered, and ABSA handle most inbound USD wires. Wise supports BWP outbound conversion; Western Union covers cash pickup through Choppies and Botswana Post branches.
Why has BWP weakened against USD?
The pula has slid about 22% versus USD over five years as the Bank of Botswana let its crawling peg drift wider to support diamond-export competitiveness during the 2022-2024 luxury-goods slowdown that hit De Beers rough-stone sales.
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