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Leone black market rate today (USD to SLE)
Parallel / street market · updated
Buy · dealer pays you for 1 USD
31.19 ▲ 1.00%
SLE per 1 USD · 24h change
Sell · you pay for 1 USD
30.88
Spread -0.99%
Gap to official rate
+36.1%
Official: 22.91 SLE
This week vs last week
How the USD to SLE black market rate has moved over the past 7 days
Today
31.19
SLE per 1 USD
A week ago
34.35
Rate in force on Oct 30, 2026
Change
▼
-3.16
-9.20% in 7 days
1 USD now buys less SLE than it did a week ago.
31-day trend
Daily closing black market rate, SLE per 1 USD
High
36.00
Low
23.20
Average
30.03
Black market rate history: last 7 days
| Date | Closing rate | Change vs previous day |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | 31.19 | +5.48% |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | 29.57 | -13.92% |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | 34.35 | +15.77% |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | 29.67 | +21.05% |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | 24.51 | -11.45% |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 27.68 | -0.22% |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | 27.74 | -19.24% |
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USD to SLE black market rate chart: common amounts
| Amount | You receive (SLE) | You pay (SLE) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD | 31.19 | 30.88 |
| 10 USD | 311.90 | 308.80 |
| 50 USD | 1,559.50 | 1,544.00 |
| 100 USD | 3,119.00 | 3,088.00 |
| 500 USD | 15,595.00 | 15,440.00 |
| 1,000 USD | 31,190.00 | 30,880.00 |
"You receive" uses the buy rate (selling dollars). "You pay" uses the sell rate (buying dollars).
The SLE black market rate explained
What
The black market rate (also called the parallel or street rate) is the price at which foreign currency is traded between individuals and informal cash dealers, outside banks and licensed providers. It moves with day-to-day supply and demand.
Buy
What a dealer pays you for 1 USD. If you are selling dollars, you want the highest buy rate.
Sell
What a dealer charges you for 1 USD. If you are buying dollars, you want the lowest sell rate.
Gap
The gap to the official rate shows how far the street price sits from the bank rate. A wider gap usually means higher demand for dollars than supply through formal channels.
The difference between buy and sell is the dealer's spread. Rates are indicative: the price you get depends on the amount, the dealer and the moment.
Before you exchange
Compare before you tradeCheck banks, fintechs and bureaus on the SLE rates page to see the full range.
Look at the trend, not one dayToday's rate against last week's and the 30-day range shows whether now is a good or poor moment.
Mind the spreadTwo dealers with the same buy rate can charge very different sell rates. Compare both sides.
Confirm the final amountAgree the exact amount and any fees before you hand over money, and prefer a verified bureau where you can.
Common questions
Q
What is the USD to SLE black market rate today?
The black market rate today is 31.19 SLE to buy 1 USD from you and 30.88 SLE to sell 1 USD to you.
The black market rate today is 31.19 SLE to buy 1 USD from you and 30.88 SLE to sell 1 USD to you.
Q
How does today's SLE black market rate compare with last week?
A week ago it was 34.35. Today it is 31.19, a change of -3.16 (-9.20%).
A week ago it was 34.35. Today it is 31.19, a change of -3.16 (-9.20%).
Q
Why is the black market rate different from the bank rate?
Banks and licensed providers quote their own rates, while informal dealers price from day-to-day supply and demand. Fees, speed, cash versus transfer and availability all play a part, so the two can differ.
Banks and licensed providers quote their own rates, while informal dealers price from day-to-day supply and demand. Fees, speed, cash versus transfer and availability all play a part, so the two can differ.
Q
How often is this rate updated?
The time at the top of this page shows when the rate was last refreshed. See our methodology for how rates are collected.
The time at the top of this page shows when the rate was last refreshed. See our methodology for how rates are collected.
Q
Where can I convert other amounts?
Use the calculator above, or the currency converter for any pair.
Use the calculator above, or the currency converter for any pair.
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