Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) exchange-rate chart to US Dollar (USD)

The SZL/USD exchange rate indicates the value of the Swazi lilangeni (SZL) against the US dollar (USD). This directed pair shows how many US dollars are needed to purchase one Swazi lilangeni. An appreciation of the SZL means it strengthens relative to the USD, making Eswatini's exports more expensive for US buyers but reducing the cost of imports from the United States. This pair is relevant for businesses engaged in trade between Eswatini and the US, as well as for investors with exposure to the region.

The monetary authority for the Swazi lilangeni is the Central Bank of Eswatini, while the US dollar is managed by the Federal Reserve. The SZL is pegged to the South African rand (ZAR) at par, meaning its value is heavily influenced by the rand's performance. Key structural drivers include interest rate differentials between the South African Reserve Bank and the Federal Reserve, inflation trends in both economies, and commodity prices—particularly for gold and other minerals exported by South Africa and Eswatini. Capital flows, tourism, and risk sentiment also affect the pair, with global risk appetite often driving demand for the dollar as a safe haven.

Over recent years, the SZL/USD rate has been shaped by the rand's fluctuations, which in turn respond to domestic political and economic developments in South Africa, as well as global monetary policy shifts. The pair tends to weaken when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates or when risk aversion boosts the dollar, and it may strengthen when commodity prices rise or when South African economic conditions improve. Without specific historical data, the general pattern reflects the rand's sensitivity to emerging market dynamics and the dollar's role as a global reserve currency.