The USD/HTG exchange rate fell to 131.1560 on March 20, 2026, down 0.15% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Haitian Gourde has weakened 0.28%, and is down by 0.35% over the last 12 months.
Haitian Gourde · HTG
Haitian Gourde / US Dollar
HTG / USD · Spot Rate · Mid-Market
$0.007630
▼ 0.21% (1M)
▼ 0.50% (1Y)
Spot Rate
0.007630
1 HTG = x USD
Inverse
131.25
1 USD = x HTG
30-Day Avg
131.10
USD / HTG
90-Day Avg
131.02
USD / HTG
YTD Change
−0.14%
HTG vs USD
10-Year Chg
−48.7%
HTG depreciation
Exchange Rate Chart
Historical Data
| Date | Rate (HTG→USD) | Inverse (USD→HTG) | Change | % Change |
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Latest News
Monetary Policy
Banque de la République d’Haïti Holds Key Rate Amid Inflation Pressure
The BRH maintained its benchmark lending rate, citing the need to balance economic stabilisation with currency defence as the HTG faces modest depreciation pressure.
March 18, 2026
Remittances
Diaspora Remittances Reach Record $4.1B in 2025, Propping HTG Demand
Flows from the Haitian diaspora — primarily in the United States — continued to underpin domestic dollar supply, limiting further HTG weakness against major currencies.
March 12, 2026
Economy
IMF Projects Haiti GDP Growth of 1.8% for 2026 as Security Improves
The International Monetary Fund revised Haiti’s growth forecast upward, citing improved security conditions in Port-au-Prince and recovering trade activity as key drivers.
March 7, 2026
Market Watch
Black Market vs Official Rate: The Persistent HTG Gap Explained
Analysts continue to observe a spread between the official BRH rate and informal market prices, driven by dollar scarcity in the provinces and currency substitution behaviour.
February 28, 2026
Trade
Haiti’s Trade Deficit Widens to $3.4B; Import Costs Put Pressure on Gourde
A persistent trade imbalance — driven by food and fuel imports — continues to exert structural downward pressure on the HTG, economists warn ahead of the April budget review.
February 21, 2026
History
A Decade of HTG: From 50 to 131 per Dollar — What Changed?
A data retrospective on the Haitian Gourde’s 48.7% decline against the USD over the past ten years, examining political instability, natural disasters, and structural economic factors.
February 14, 2026
⚠️ Exchange rates shown are indicative mid-market rates sourced from publicly available data (Trading Economics, Wise, XE). They do not include bank spreads or transfer fees. Always verify with your financial institution or exchange bureau before transacting. Data last refreshed: March 20, 2026. Historical data reflects close-of-day averages.

