Real effective exchange rate index (2010 = 100) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Real effective exchange rate index (2010 = 100) was 139.31 2010 = 100 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Real effective exchange rate index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1992–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
In 2025, real effective exchange rate index in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 139.31 2010 = 100.
The figure is up 9.4% on the previous year and up 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, real effective exchange rate index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 510.88 2010 = 100 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 85.21 2010 = 100, in 2005.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 8th out of 95 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Real effective exchange rate index (2010 = 100) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | 2010 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 251.09 2010 = 100 | — |
| 1993 | 339.2 2010 = 100 | +35.1% |
| 1994 | 304.99 2010 = 100 | -10.1% |
| 1995 | 236.93 2010 = 100 | -22.3% |
| 1996 | 234.13 2010 = 100 | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 223.31 2010 = 100 | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 238.72 2010 = 100 | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 368.21 2010 = 100 | +54.2% |
| 2000 | 510.88 2010 = 100 | +38.7% |
| 2001 | 245.93 2010 = 100 | -51.9% |
| 2002 | 110.37 2010 = 100 | -55.1% |
| 2003 | 91.04 2010 = 100 | -17.5% |
| 2004 | 86.97 2010 = 100 | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 85.21 2010 = 100 | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 93.89 2010 = 100 | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 91.35 2010 = 100 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 92.59 2010 = 100 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 96.25 2010 = 100 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 100 2010 = 100 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 105.48 2010 = 100 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 107.2 2010 = 100 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 108.05 2010 = 100 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 109.45 2010 = 100 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 121.61 2010 = 100 | +11.1% |
| 2016 | 118.3 2010 = 100 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 104.2 2010 = 100 | -11.9% |
| 2018 | 118.06 2010 = 100 | +13.3% |
| 2019 | 124.64 2010 = 100 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 125.94 2010 = 100 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 118.11 2010 = 100 | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 128.63 2010 = 100 | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 126.73 2010 = 100 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 127.36 2010 = 100 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 139.31 2010 = 100 | +9.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 139.31 2010 = 100 is above the median for low income countries, which is 116.56 2010 = 100, 1.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 139.31 2010 = 100 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 104.48 2010 = 100, 1.3× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Real effective exchange rate index (2010 = 100) in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -55.1% | 245.93 2010 = 100 | 110.37 2010 = 100 |
| 1999 | +54.2% | 238.72 2010 = 100 | 368.21 2010 = 100 |
| 2001 | -51.9% | 510.88 2010 = 100 | 245.93 2010 = 100 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 274.57 2010 = 100 | 223.31 2010 = 100 | 368.21 2010 = 100 | 8 |
| 2000s | 150.45 2010 = 100 | 85.21 2010 = 100 | 510.88 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 111.7 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 124.64 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 127.68 2010 = 100 | 118.11 2010 = 100 | 139.31 2010 = 100 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More financial sector data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is real effective exchange rate index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Real effective exchange rate index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 139.31 2010 = 100 in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest real effective exchange rate index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 510.88 2010 = 100 in 2000.
- What is the lowest real effective exchange rate index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 85.21 2010 = 100 in 2005.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for real effective exchange rate index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 8th out of 95 countries with data for 2025.
- Is real effective exchange rate index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Real effective exchange rate index (2010 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Real effective exchange rate is the nominal effective exchange rate (a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of several foreign currencies) divided by a price deflator or index of costs. This indicator is an index series where 2010=100.