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Convert Central African CFA Franc to Ethiopian Birr (XAF to ETB)

Live mid-market exchange rates, interbank trends, and local currency insights.

🌍 XAF
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🇪🇹 ETB
1 XAF = 0.2790 ETB • 1 ETB = 3.5841 XAF

Historical Trends

0.2790 ETB

Convert XAF to ETB

XAFETB
1 XAF0.279011 ETB
5 XAF1.40 ETB
10 XAF2.79 ETB
25 XAF6.98 ETB
50 XAF13.95 ETB
100 XAF27.90 ETB
250 XAF69.75 ETB
500 XAF139.51 ETB
1,000 XAF279.01 ETB

Convert ETB to XAF

ETBXAF
1 ETB3.58 XAF
5 ETB17.92 XAF
10 ETB35.84 XAF
25 ETB89.60 XAF
50 ETB179.20 XAF
100 ETB358.41 XAF
250 ETB896.02 XAF
500 ETB1,792.04 XAF
1,000 ETB3,584.09 XAF

Ethiopian Foreign Exchange & Banking Guide

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) establishes official reference rates and monetary policy. Retail foreign currency conversions and diaspora remittances are handled across licensed branches of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), Awash Bank, and mobile payment platforms such as Telebirr.

Customs Regulations & Cash Rules

Passengers entering or leaving Ethiopia with more than $10,000 USD (or equivalent) in foreign cash must declare the funds upon arrival with the Ethiopian Customs Commission. Exporting more than 3,000 Ethiopian Birr in cash is strictly regulated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official exchange rate between Central African CFA Franc and Ethiopian Birr?

The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 XAF = 0.2790 ETB (1 ETB = 3.5841 XAF) as of October 6, 2026.

Where can I exchange XAF in Ethiopia?

You can exchange foreign currency at licensed commercial banks including Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), Awash Bank, Dashen Bank, and official airport currency counters at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

What are the cash declaration thresholds in Ethiopia?

Travelers entering or departing Ethiopia must declare foreign currency exceeding $10,000 USD (or equivalent) to the Ethiopian Customs Commission. Taking more than 3,000 ETB in local currency out of the country is prohibited.