USD → 🇨🇲 XAF Rate as of2026-05-17 USD to XAF Converter.
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Current rate
1 USD = 595 XAF as of 2026-05-17. The Central African CFA Franc (XAF) shares the same EUR peg at 655.957 as its West African cousin, so USD/XAF tracks EUR/USD identically. The CEMAC zone has been under IMF pressure since 2017 over reserve depletion driven by oil-price volatility in Cameroon, Gabon, Chad, and Equatorial Guinea.
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Rate as of 2026-05-17USD → XAF Converter
$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇨🇲
FCFA 595
Rate: 1 USD = 595.0000 XAF
Common conversions
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇨🇲 XAF |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | FCFA 595 |
| $10.00 | FCFA 5,950 |
| $100.00 | FCFA 59,500 |
| $500.00 | FCFA 297,500 |
| $1,000.00 | FCFA 595,000 |
| $5,000.00 | FCFA 2,975,000 |
| $10,000.00 | FCFA 5,950,000 |
| $50,000.00 | FCFA 29,750,000 |
| $100,000.00 | FCFA 59,500,000 |
✨ 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
595
1 USD = XAF
1 year ago
605
↓ 1.7% in 12 months
5 years ago
545
↑ 9.2% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
USD to XAF FAQ.
Which countries use the XAF?
Six CEMAC members: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Oil exporters (Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo) drive the bulk of regional FX flows.
Why is XAF separate from XOF if both peg to EUR at the same rate?
Although the rates match, XOF (WAEMU) and XAF (CEMAC) are issued by separate central banks (BCEAO and BEAC) and are not legally interchangeable. Currency conversion is required at borders between, say, Senegal and Cameroon.
How do I send USD to Cameroon or Gabon?
Western Union, MoneyGram, and Wise all serve the corridor. For mobile-money delivery, Orange Money Cameroon and MTN Mobile Money are widely used. Larger flows route via Ecobank, BGFI, or Société Générale Cameroun.
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