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Official Rate Sheet: Ethiopian Birr (ETB) / Yemeni Rial (YER)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 ETB = 1.4478 YER

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Ethiopian Birr to Yemeni Rial Exchange Rate (ETB to YER)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 ETB in YER?

1 ETB = 1.4478 YER

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Ethiopian Birr (ETB) yields approximately 1,447.79 Yemeni Rial (YER) (inverse rate: 1 YER = 0.6907 ETB). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): ETB

You Receive (Estimate): YER

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 ETB = 1.4478 YER

Kurs odwrotny: 1 YER = 0.6907 ETB

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check YER to ETB (Yemeni Rial to Ethiopian Birr) Live Converter →

ETB to YER Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Ethiopian Birr against Yemeni Rial

Period High

1.4652 YER

Period Low

1.4304 YER

Volatility / Avg

1.4478 YER

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 1.4304 YER

Max: 1.4652 YER

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 1.3971 YER

Max: 1.4985 YER

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (ETB & YER)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Ethiopian Birr → Yemeni Rial (ETB / YER)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ethiopian Birr (ETB)	Yemeni Rial (YER)
1 ETB	1.45 YER
5 ETB	7.24 YER
10 ETB	14.48 YER
25 ETB	36.19 YER
50 ETB	72.39 YER
100 ETB	144.78 YER
200 ETB	289.56 YER
250 ETB	361.95 YER
500 ETB	723.90 YER
1,000 ETB	1,447.79 YER
2,500 ETB	3,619.48 YER
5,000 ETB	7,238.96 YER
10,000 ETB	14,477.91 YER

Yemeni Rial → Ethiopian Birr (YER / ETB)

Wholesale Benchmark

Yemeni Rial (YER)	Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
1 YER	0.69 ETB
5 YER	3.45 ETB
10 YER	6.91 ETB
25 YER	17.27 ETB
50 YER	34.54 ETB
100 YER	69.07 ETB
200 YER	138.14 ETB
250 YER	172.68 ETB
500 YER	345.35 ETB
1,000 YER	690.71 ETB
2,500 YER	1,726.77 ETB
5,000 YER	3,453.54 ETB
10,000 YER	6,907.07 ETB

Provider / Channel	ETB/YER Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (YER)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	1.4478 YER	0.00%	7,238.96 YER	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	1.3971 YER	~3.50%	6,985.59 YER	-253.36 YER
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	1.3030 YER	~10.00%	6,515.06 YER	-723.90 YER

1 ETB to YER: Ethiopian Birr to Yemeni Rial Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 ETB to YER or convert ETB to YER describe the amount of Yemeni Rial received per 1 Ethiopian Birr. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 ETB = 1.4478 YER (inverse: 1 YER = 0.6907 ETB), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Ethiopia ↔ Yemen)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) and Central Bank of Yemen shape the medium-to-long term valuation of ETB/YER.

ETB and YER Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Ethiopia and Yemen.

How the ETB to YER Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Ethiopia (ETB) and Yemen (YER) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between ETB and YER:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) and Central Bank of Yemen serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Ethiopia and Yemen exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (YER) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ethiopian Birr to Yemeni Rial Conversion

Common questions regarding Ethiopian Birr to Yemeni Rial conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 ETB in YER today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 ETB = 1.4478 YER), 1,000 Ethiopian Birr equals approximately 1,447.79 Yemeni Rial. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Ethiopian Birr?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with ETB?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.