Tunisian Dinar Exchange Rate: Dollar Dips Below 3 Dinars

Written by: Adel Khelifi on October 20, 2026

The U.S. dollar has moved back below the 3-dinar threshold on the interbank market on October 16. According to indicators published by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT). The dollar is trading at 2.9951 dinars, and this is the first time since October 6, 2026.

As a reminder, the dollar crossed above 3 dinars on October 6 for the first time since mid-May 2025.

In terms of the average for the first half of 2026, and compared with the same period a year earlier, the dinar has gained ground against the U.S. dollar, the main trading currency for energy products in Tunisia.

Globally, the current value of the U.S. Dollar Currency Index is 101.932 USD. — it has risen by 0.15% over the last 24 hours.  

The value of the U.S. Dollar Currency Index has fallen by -0.40% over the past week; since last month, it has seen an increase of 1.65%, and over the year, it has risen by 3.71%. 




Adel Khelifi

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.