The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
SHP to USD Market Data
Saint Helena pound (SHP) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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1 SHP = 1.3420 USD
1d+0.3%▲
SHP to USD is at 7-day highs near 1.3485, near its 3-month average, having traded in a very stable 3.3% range from 1.3206 to 1.3646
Is the SHP to USD Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the Saint Helena pound against the US dollar is to review how the SHP/USD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the SHP to USD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
SHP/USD
Period
20 Sep 2025
1.3475
2 Week
06 Jul 2025
1.3651
3 Month
04 Oct 2024
1.3122
1 Year
05 Oct 2020
1.2993
5 Year
07 Oct 2015
1.5316
10 Year
09 Oct 2005
1.7646
20 Year
SHP/USD historic rates
SHP to USD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much Saint Helena pound are worth in US dollar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different SHP amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for SHP to USD?
The best SHP to USD exchange rate is 1.3219 from WorldRemit. This is -1.5% compared to the mid-market rate 1.3420.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
Saint Helena pound (SHP) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Saint Helena pound to Dollar comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest SHP-USD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do SHP-USD rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
SHP to USD - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best SHP to USD exchange rate is WorldRemit at 1.3219, -1.5% from the latest mid-market rate 1.3420.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.