Cape Verdean escudo to US dollar (CVE → USD)
The conversion goes through the euro: escudos into euros at the fixed peg, then euros into USD at the day's rate.
100 CVE = 0.99 USD
1 CVE = 0.0099 USD
Cross rate via the euro · European Central Bank
Crossed via the euro at the fixed peg 1 € = 110.265 CVE
How 1 USD in escudos moved over 90 days, from 15 May 2026 to 14 August 2026. It ranged between 94.66 and 97.24 CVE.
The problem with converting escudos outward
This direction has a difficulty the reverse does not: the escudo is a closed currency. Outside Cape Verde, few exchange bureaux accept it, and those that do offer rates considerably worse than the official one, precisely because they struggle to move it on.
The practical advice for visitors is simple: spend your escudos before you leave. Keeping notes to change at home almost always costs you, and the airport is usually the last reasonable opportunity.
For residents converting regularly the calculation is different, and it is worth comparing local banks — the rate they offer against the official 110.265 varies, and on recurring amounts the difference compounds.
Common questions
How much is 1 Cape Verdean escudo worth in USD?
It depends on the day's EUR/USD rate, because the conversion crosses via the euro. Use the converter at the top of the page for the current value.
Can I exchange escudos after leaving Cape Verde?
It is difficult and expensive. The escudo is a closed currency and most international exchange bureaux will not take it. Spending or converting before you leave is almost always the better option.
Source: Banco de Cabo Verde · European Central Bank (via Frankfurter)