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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ทOuguiya to US Dollar

MRU to USD โ€” used in Mauritania.
1 USD =
39.7 MRU
1 MRU =
0.025189 USD
MRU symbol
UM
USD symbol
$

This page gives a quick reference rate for converting between the Ouguiya (MRU) and the US Dollar (USD). The Ouguiya is used in Mauritania. Rates below are indicative snapshots as of late July 2026 โ€” 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.

MRU โ†’ USD

MRUUSD
1 MRU0.025189 USD
5 MRU0.125945 USD
10 MRU0.251889 USD
25 MRU0.629723 USD
50 MRU1.2594 USD
100 MRU2.5189 USD
250 MRU6.2972 USD
500 MRU12.5945 USD
1,000 MRU25.1889 USD
5,000 MRU125.94 USD

USD โ†’ MRU

USDMRU
1 USD39.7 MRU
5 USD198.50 MRU
10 USD397.00 MRU
25 USD992.50 MRU
50 USD1,985.00 MRU
100 USD3,970.00 MRU
250 USD9,925.00 MRU
500 USD19,850.00 MRU
1,000 USD39,700.00 MRU
5,000 USD198,500.00 MRU

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 100 MRU in USD?

100 MRU is approximately 2.5189 USD at the reference rate of 1 USD โ‰ˆ 39.7 MRU. Rates move daily โ€” use the converter above for other amounts.

Is the Ouguiya 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 Ouguiya guide for its specific exchange rate regime and how that affects its rate against the US Dollar.

What's the best way to exchange MRU 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.

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