Convert 1 Botswanan Pula (BWP) to CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF)
Exchange rates used for currency conversion updated on April 25th 2024 ( 04/25/2024 )
Below you will find the latest exchange rates for exchanging Botswanan Pula (BWP) to CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF) , a table containing most common conversions and a chart with the pair's evolution.
The Botswanan Pula (BWP) to CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF) rates are updated every minute using our advanced technology for live forex currency conversion. Check back in a few days for things to buy with this amount and information about where exactly you can exchange currencies online and offline.
The currency exchange rate, calculated between Botswanan Pula and CFA Franc BCEAO on 04/25/2024 is 1 BWP = 44.2584 XOF - AVERAGE intraday quotes were used for this currency conversion.
The Botswana pula (BWP) was first circulated in 1976, is the official currency of Botswana and an unofficial backup currency to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe abandoned their own currency in September 2008 officially for the South African rand, but unofficially accepting the BWP. Each pula is subdivided into 100 thebe.
The BWP is controlled by the central bank of Botswana known as the Bank of Botswana who issues coins in denominations of 5, 10, 25, and 50 thebe and 1, 2, 5 pula as well as banknotes in 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 pula denominations.
Interestingly the word pula is translated as "rain" or "blessing", which in a desert country such as Botswana is oftentimes looked upon as the same. Thebe can be translated to mean "shield".
About CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF)
The official currency for Western African states is the CFA franc. The franc is subdivided into 100 centimes and comes in denominations of 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10000 francs. Foreign currency can be exchanged at most banks and at various foreign currency exchange offices. The franc is the only currency that is valid in the country rates for exchanges may vary from bank to bank.
