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’.
Compare Exchange Rates & Fees - Save Time & Money
Sending money to Lesotho can be an expensive business, more so if you aren’t even aware of all the hidden fees. Money transfer companies and banks profit by charging you fees and a normally hidden margin on the exchange rate.
Using your Bank to make international wire transfers to India can be especially expensive – often 5% to 10% worse than using a foreign exchange specialist to send to Lesotho bank accounts or pay a Lesotho loti invoice.
USD to LSL Market Data
US dollar (USD) to Lesotho loti (LSL) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Sell USD →
Buy LSL
1 USD = 17.80 LSL
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90d-lows
USD to LSL is at 90-day lows near 17.72, 3.5% below its 3-month average of 18.37, having traded in a quite volatile 11.2% range from 17.72 to 19.71
Is the USD to LSL 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 US dollar against the Lesotho loti is to review how the USD/LSL rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to LSL exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
USD/LSL
Change
Period
07 Jul 2023
18.85
4.7% ▼
2 Week
22 Apr 2023
18.04
0.4% ▼
3 Month
21 Jul 2022
17.14
4.8% ▲
1 Year
22 Jul 2018
13.42
33.9% ▲
5 Year
23 Jul 2013
9.7771
83.8% ▲
10 Year
26 Jul 2003
7.4293
141.9% ▲
20 Year
USD/LSL historic rates & change to 21-Jul-2023
USD to LSL 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 US dollar are worth in Lesotho loti across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for USD to LSL?
The best USD to LSL exchange rate is 17.69 from Wise. This is -0.62% compared to the mid-market rate 17.80.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
US dollar (USD) to Lesotho loti (LSL) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Dollar to Loti 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 USD-LSL mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do USD-LSL rates compare between providers?
Looking at the
full comparison table
the best USD to LSL exchange rate is 17.69 from Wise, -0.62% from the mid-market rate 17.80. The next best rate is 17.38 from WorldRemit, -2.4% from the mid-rate.
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.
The USD/JPY exchange rate has shown recent resilience, with the US dollar closing last week's session at 14-day highs near 144.9, just under its three-month average.