USD → 
MDL Rate as of2026-05-17 USD to MDL Converter.
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Current rate
1 USD = 18.5 MDL as of 2026-05-17. USD/MDL serves the substantial Moldovan diaspora (~1M of Moldova's 2.6M population work abroad, primarily in Italy, Russia, Germany and Israel), making remittances roughly 15% of GDP. Moldova received EU candidate status in 2022 alongside Ukraine, accelerating institutional reforms. The leu has weakened modestly as Moldova navigates energy security challenges after losing Russian gas supply and absorbs Ukrainian refugees.
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Rate as of 2026-05-17USD → MDL Converter
$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇲🇩
MDL 18.50
Rate: 1 USD = 18.5000 MDL
Common conversions
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇲🇩 MDL |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | MDL 18.50 |
| $10.00 | MDL 185.00 |
| $100.00 | MDL 1,850.00 |
| $500.00 | MDL 9,250.00 |
| $1,000.00 | MDL 18,500.00 |
| $5,000.00 | MDL 92,500.00 |
| $10,000.00 | MDL 185,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | MDL 925,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | MDL 1,850,000.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 2026-05-17 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend
USD trend over time.
Today
18.5
1 USD = MDL
1 year ago
18
↑ 2.8% in 12 months
5 years ago
17.8
↑ 3.9% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
USD to MDL FAQ.
Who converts USD to MDL?
Moldovan workers in the US (smaller diaspora, ~50K mainly in Sacramento, Portland and Seattle from the 2000s-era refugee waves) sending remittances, US-based Moldovan-Romanian dual nationals, IFC and World Bank disbursing development aid, and US adoption-related family flows (historically significant).
Best way to send USD to MDL?
Wise covers MDL with 0.6-1% spread to Maib (Moldova-Agroindbank) and Victoriabank. Western Union dominates the corridor given Moldova's heavy reliance on remittances — MoldovaPost serves as a major WU agent. Smith & Smith and other exchange bureaus handle cash. Revolut works for diaspora in EU but less so US-Moldova.
How important are remittances to Moldova?
Moldova is one of the most remittance-dependent economies in Europe, with inward flows of around USD 1.5-2 billion annually, equivalent to roughly 15% of GDP. The largest source countries are Italy, Russia (historically), Germany and Israel. The shift away from Russian remittances post-2022 has rebalanced flows toward the EU and US.
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