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Official Rate Sheet: Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) / United States Dollar (USD)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 GYD = 0.0048 USD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Guyanaese Dollar to United States Dollar Exchange Rate (GYD to USD)

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 GYD in USD?

1 GYD = 0.0048 USD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) yields approximately 4.78 United States Dollar (USD) (inverse rate: 1 USD = 209.0212 GYD). 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): GYD

You Receive (Estimate): USD

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 GYD = 0.0048 USD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 USD = 209.0212 GYD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check USD to GYD (United States Dollar to Guyanaese Dollar) Live Converter →

GYD to USD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Guyanaese Dollar against United States Dollar

Period High

0.0048 USD

Period Low

0.0047 USD

Volatility / Avg

0.0048 USD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0047 USD

Max: 0.0048 USD

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

Min: 0.0046 USD

Max: 0.0050 USD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (GYD & USD)

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

Guyanaese Dollar → United States Dollar (GYD / USD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)	United States Dollar (USD)
1 GYD	0.00 USD
5 GYD	0.02 USD
10 GYD	0.05 USD
25 GYD	0.12 USD
50 GYD	0.24 USD
100 GYD	0.48 USD
200 GYD	0.96 USD
250 GYD	1.20 USD
500 GYD	2.39 USD
1,000 GYD	4.78 USD
2,500 GYD	11.96 USD
5,000 GYD	23.92 USD
10,000 GYD	47.84 USD

United States Dollar → Guyanaese Dollar (USD / GYD)

Wholesale Benchmark

United States Dollar (USD)	Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
1 USD	209.02 GYD
5 USD	1,045.11 GYD
10 USD	2,090.21 GYD
25 USD	5,225.53 GYD
50 USD	10,451.06 GYD
100 USD	20,902.12 GYD
200 USD	41,804.25 GYD
250 USD	52,255.31 GYD
500 USD	104,510.62 GYD
1,000 USD	209,021.24 GYD
2,500 USD	522,553.09 GYD
5,000 USD	1,045,106.18 GYD
10,000 USD	2,090,212.36 GYD

Provider / Channel	GYD/USD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (USD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0048 USD	0.00%	23.92 USD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0046 USD	~3.50%	23.08 USD	-0.84 USD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0043 USD	~10.00%	21.53 USD	-2.39 USD

1 GYD to USD: Guyanaese Dollar to United States Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 GYD to USD or convert GYD to USD describe the amount of United States Dollar received per 1 Guyanaese Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 GYD = 0.0048 USD (inverse: 1 USD = 209.0212 GYD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Guyana ↔ United States)

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 Bank of Guyana and Federal Reserve System (Fed) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of GYD/USD.

GYD and USD Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Guyana and United States.

How the GYD to USD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Guyana (GYD) and United States (USD) 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 GYD and USD:

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 Bank of Guyana and Federal Reserve System (Fed) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Guyana and United States 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 (USD) 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: Guyanaese Dollar to United States Dollar Conversion

Common questions regarding Guyanaese Dollar to United States Dollar conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 GYD in USD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 GYD = 0.0048 USD), 1,000 Guyanaese Dollar equals approximately 4.78 United States Dollar. 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 Guyanaese Dollar?

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 GYD?

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 (Bank of Guyana) 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.