Convert Congolese Franc to Zambian Kwacha (pre-2013) (CDF to ZMK)
Live mid-market exchange rates, interbank trends, and local currency insights.
Conversion Tables
Convert CDF to ZMK
| CDF | ZMK |
|---|---|
| 100 CDF | 25.66 ZMK |
| 500 CDF | 128.32 ZMK |
| 1,000 CDF | 256.63 ZMK |
| 5,000 CDF | 1,283.16 ZMK |
| 10,000 CDF | 2,566.32 ZMK |
| 20,000 CDF | 5,132.65 ZMK |
| 50,000 CDF | 12,831.61 ZMK |
| 100,000 CDF | 25,663.23 ZMK |
| 250,000 CDF | 64,158.07 ZMK |
| 500,000 CDF | 128,316.15 ZMK |
Convert ZMK to CDF
| ZMK | CDF |
|---|---|
| 100 ZMK | 389.66 CDF |
| 500 ZMK | 1,948.31 CDF |
| 1,000 ZMK | 3,896.63 CDF |
| 5,000 ZMK | 19,483.13 CDF |
| 10,000 ZMK | 38,966.26 CDF |
| 20,000 ZMK | 77,932.52 CDF |
| 50,000 ZMK | 194,831.29 CDF |
| 100,000 ZMK | 389,662.58 CDF |
| 250,000 ZMK | 974,156.44 CDF |
| 500,000 ZMK | 1,948,312.88 CDF |
DR Congo Foreign Exchange Overview
The Congolese Franc (CDF, symbol "FC", subunit "Centime") is the official currency of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, issued and managed by the Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC). Operating in a highly dollarized economy, the Congolese Franc circulates alongside the US Dollar.
When transacting in Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, or Goma, commercial banks (Rawbank, EquityBCDC, TMB) and licensed currency dealers provide foreign exchange services. Retail cash spreads typically range between 2.0% and 4.5% above interbank rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official exchange rate between Congolese Franc and Zambian Kwacha (pre-2013)?
The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 CDF = 0.2566 ZMK (1 ZMK = 3.8966 CDF) as of October 6, 2026.
Where can I exchange CDF in DR Congo or internationally?
You can exchange Congolese Franc at licensed forex bureaus across Kinshasa (Gombe, Boulevard du 30 Juin), Lubumbashi, Goma, commercial banks (Rawbank, EquityBCDC, TMB), and N’djili International Airport.
Are there foreign currency declaration limits in DR Congo?
Yes, any physical cash or bearer negotiable instruments exceeding $10,000 USD (or equivalent in CDF) must be formally declared to the Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises (DGDA) upon entry or exit.