African Currency Rates Today, September 12, 2026: Naira, Rand, Cedi and More Against the Dollar

African Currency Rates Today, September 12, 2026: Naira, Rand, Cedi and More Against the Dollar

African currencies were quoted at different levels against the US dollar on September 12, with the Nigerian naira, South African rand, Ghanaian cedi, and other major currencies reflecting different market and monetary conditions across the continent.

The rates below combine the latest available central-bank quotations with market-reference rates where an official rate for the date was not available. Since September 12 falls on a Saturday, some figures reflect the latest published working-day rate.

Naira to Dollar Rate Today, September 12, 2026

The US dollar was quoted at about ₦1,325.76 against the Nigerian naira in the latest available reference-market data.

The figure is a market reference rather than a CBN-published rate. Actual rates available to businesses and consumers can vary depending on the bank, foreign exchange provider, and time of transaction.

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Rand to Dollar Rate Today, September 12, 2026

The US dollar was trading at approximately R16.1212 against the South African rand in the latest available mid-market data.

The rand remains one of Africa’s most actively traded currencies and is sensitive to movements in the dollar, commodity prices, interest-rate expectations, and broader emerging-market sentiment.

Cedi to Dollar Rate Today, September 12, 2026

The Ghanaian cedi was quoted at GH₵11.4615 per US dollar, based on the latest Bank of Ghana mid-rate published for September 11.

The Bank of Ghana reported a buying rate of GH₵11.4558 and a selling rate of GH₵11.4672, producing the mid-rate of GH₵11.4615.

The cedi rate is particularly relevant to Ghanaian businesses exposed to imports, international trade, commodity exports, and dollar-denominated payments.

Kenyan Shilling to Dollar Rate Today, September 12, 2026

The US dollar was quoted at KSh129.45 against the Kenyan shilling in the latest rate published by the Central Bank of Kenya.

The exchange rate remains important for importers, exporters, and companies with foreign-currency obligations, while Kenya’s role as a regional commercial centre gives the shilling wider significance across East African markets.

Egyptian Pound to Dollar Rate Today, September 12, 2026

The US dollar was quoted at approximately E£51.4107 against the Egyptian pound in the latest available market-reference data.

The rate is relevant to Egypt’s import costs, international payments, and businesses that require foreign currency for trade and other cross-border transactions.

Moroccan Dirham to Dollar Rate Today, September 12, 2026

The US dollar was quoted at approximately MAD9.33191 against the Moroccan dirham in the latest available reference-market data.

Morocco operates a managed exchange-rate framework, meaning the dirham’s value is influenced by its reference currency basket and exchange-rate band rather than being left entirely to a freely floating market.

Tanzanian Shilling to Dollar Rate Today, September 12, 2026

The Bank of Tanzania listed the US dollar at a buying rate of TSh2,625.0396 and a selling rate of TSh2,651.29 on September 12. That gives a midpoint of about TSh2,638.16 per dollar.

The rate matters for Tanzanian companies dealing with imported fuel, machinery, and other goods priced in foreign currency, while exporters have a different exposure because they receive part of their revenue in foreign currencies

Zambian Kwacha to Dollar Rate Today, September 12, 2026

The US dollar was trading at approximately ZMW19.2929 against the Zambian kwacha in the latest available reference-market data.

The kwacha is closely tied to developments in Zambia’s mining and export sector, while its exchange rate also affects the local cost of imported equipment, fuel, and other dollar-priced inputs.

African Currencies and the US Dollar

The figures come from different types of exchange-rate sources. The Bank of Ghana, Central Bank of Kenya, and Bank of Tanzania provide official published rates, while some of the other figures above are market-reference or mid-market quotations.

That distinction matters because a central-bank reference rate is not necessarily the same price a customer receives from a commercial bank or foreign exchange provider. Spreads, fees, liquidity, and the timing of the quotation can all produce differences.

Makon Financials will continue to identify the source and type of rate rather than presenting every currency figure as an official central-bank rate.