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USD to SBD Market Data

US dollar (USD) to Solomon Islands dollar (SBD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

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30d-highs

USD to SBD is at 30-day highs near 8.3508, just below its 3-month average, having traded in a stable 1.5% range from 8.3163 to 8.4435

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1 SBD = 0.1197 USD

Date	USD/SBD	Change	Period
07 Jul 2023	8.3642	0.1% ▼	2 Week
22 Apr 2023	8.3000	0.7% ▲	3 Month
21 Jul 2022	8.1453	2.6% ▲	1 Year
22 Jul 2018	7.8860	5.9% ▲	5 Year
23 Jul 2013	7.1030	17.6% ▲	10 Year
26 Jul 2003	7.3296	14% ▲	20 Year

USD/SBD historic rates & change to 21-Jul-2023

What are equivalent amounts of USD and SBD?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for USD to SBD (US dollar to Solomon Islands dollar)*.

USD	SBD
$ 1	S$ 8.3508
$ 5	S$ 41.75
$ 10	S$ 83.51
$ 20	S$ 167.02
$ 50	S$ 417.54
$ 100	S$ 835.08
$ 250	S$ 2,088
$ 500	S$ 4,175
$ 1,000	S$ 8,351
$ 2,000	S$ 16,702
$ 5,000	S$ 41,754
$ 10,000	S$ 83,508
$ 20,000	S$ 167,016
$ 50,000	S$ 417,540
$ 100,000	S$ 835,080

USD	SBD
$ 0.1197	S$ 1
$ 0.5985	S$ 5
$ 1.1970	S$ 10
$ 2.3940	S$ 20
$ 5.9850	S$ 50
$ 11.97	S$ 100
$ 29.93	S$ 250
$ 59.85	S$ 500
$ 119.70	S$ 1,000
$ 239.40	S$ 2,000
$ 598.50	S$ 5,000
$ 1,197	S$ 10,000
$ 2,394	S$ 20,000
$ 5,985	S$ 50,000
$ 11,970	S$ 100,000

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*Converted at the current USDSBD interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

Forecasts for USD to SBD

24 MayThe recent forecast for the USD to SBD exchange rate indicates a cautious sentiment among analysts due to mounting trade uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade policies. The U.S. dollar has faced pressure as concerns grow over the lack of meaningful progress in trade talks with major partners. Analysts note that the recent S&P PMIs could further challenge the dollar, particularly if they reveal stagnation in private sector growth.

Read our full review of recent USD to SBD forecasts.

How to get a good USD to SBD exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting US dollar to Solomon Islands dollar:

Shop around for the best USD/SBD exchange rate: Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Timing is important: Keep an eye on the USD/SBD rate on currency markets, as exchange rates can fluctuate frequently. Try to make your transactions when the exchange rate is in your favor. You can do this easily with our BER Smart Rate Tracker.
Use a credit/debit or travel card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees: Some credit cards charge additional fees for transactions made in a foreign currency, so it's important to check with your card issuer to see if they charge these fees and what their exchange rate is.
Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both USD and SBD at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
Buy currency in advance: If you know that you will need foreign currency in the future, consider buying it in advance when the exchange rate is favorable.

The key is reducing excessive costs and fees

Generally speaking, if you are buying Solomon Islands dollar with US dollar, then it's better for the USD/SBD exchange rate to be higher.

However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).

The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.

Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.

Read our Currency guide to the Solomon Islands — a practical currency and money guide to travel in the Solomon Islands plus living and doing business with the Solomon Islands dollar.

It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.

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