African Currencies

Converter, directory & quick facts for every currency in Africa

πŸ‡±πŸ‡ΈLoti to US Dollar

LSL to USD β€” used in Lesotho.
1 USD =
16.82 LSL
1 LSL =
0.059453 USD
LSL symbol
L
USD symbol
$

This page gives a quick reference rate for converting between the Loti (LSL) and the US Dollar (USD). The Loti is used in Lesotho. Rates below are indicative snapshots as of late July 2026 β€” for live rates when sending money or exchanging cash, check your bank, Wise, or XE.

Conversion Table

Common amounts converted both directions at today's reference rate.

LSL β†’ USD

LSLUSD
1 LSL0.059453 USD
5 LSL0.297265 USD
10 LSL0.59453 USD
25 LSL1.4863 USD
50 LSL2.9727 USD
100 LSL5.9453 USD
250 LSL14.8633 USD
500 LSL29.7265 USD
1,000 LSL59.453 USD
5,000 LSL297.27 USD

USD β†’ LSL

USDLSL
1 USD16.82 LSL
5 USD84.1 LSL
10 USD168.20 LSL
25 USD420.50 LSL
50 USD841.00 LSL
100 USD1,682.00 LSL
250 USD4,205.00 LSL
500 USD8,410.00 LSL
1,000 USD16,820.00 LSL
5,000 USD84,100.00 LSL

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 100 LSL in USD?

100 LSL is approximately 5.9453 USD at the reference rate of 1 USD β‰ˆ 16.82 LSL. Rates move daily β€” use the converter above for other amounts.

Is the Loti pegged to the US Dollar?

Most African currencies either float freely or are pegged to a major reference currency, often the US dollar or euro. See the full Loti guide for its specific exchange rate regime and how that affects its rate against the US Dollar.

What's the best way to exchange LSL for USD?

Banks, licensed forex bureaus, and services like Wise or Revolut typically offer better rates than airport kiosks. Compare the mid-market rate shown here against what you're quoted before exchanging.

Where can I find rates for other currency pairs?

The African Currencies directory covers all 54 African countries, with USD, EUR and GBP conversions for each.

More Southern Africa Currencies to US Dollar

Compare LSL against neighboring currencies, all converted to USD.