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Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Walvis Bay, Namibia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
12:11:06 CAT
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 73,598

💰 Namibian Dollar (NAD) — Walvis Bay, Erongo Region Currency & Exchange Rates


The official currency of Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia is the Namibian Dollar (NAD), represented by the symbol $. This page provides live NAD exchange rates for Walvis Bay against the world's most actively traded currencies — USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY — refreshed regularly for reliable forex reference. Whether you are a logistics planner, cross-border trade specialist or finance professional operating in Walvis Bay, accurate NAD conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.

Use this page to check the NAD exchange rate for international trade with Walvis Bay • cross-border payment settlements • business invoice conversion • forex market research for Namibia operations • travel budget planning • remittance and multi-currency financial management • investment valuation in Africa markets.

Walvis Bay is a city in Erongo Region, Namibia, located in Africa. All financial transactions, retail purchases and business dealings within Walvis Bay are conducted using the Namibian Dollar (NAD) — the same national monetary unit used across all cities and states of Namibia. For the state-level and country-level currency data, visit the Erongo Region Currency page or the Namibia Currency page.

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💰 Namibian Dollar Currency Profile — Walvis Bay, Erongo Region

Namibian Dollar (NAD) is the official legal tender of Namibia, used across all cities including Walvis Bay. Identified by the currency symbol $ and the ISO 4217 code NAD, this currency underpins all financial transactions, retail commerce and business dealings in Walvis Bay. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Walvis Bay, Erongo Region.

Currency Name Namibian Dollar
ISO 4217 Code NAD
Currency Symbol $
City Walvis Bay
State Erongo Region
Country Namibia
Continent Africa

🔁 Live NAD Currency Converter — Walvis Bay

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⏰ Rates as of Jul 26, 2026 4:30 AM UTC

🤍 Gold & Silver Rates Today — Walvis Bay, Erongo Region (in NAD)

Indicative gold and silver prices for Walvis Bay, converted to Namibian Dollar (NAD) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.

⏰ Spot rate as of Jul 26, 2026 4:30 AM UTC

🥳 Gold Purity Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Tola (11.66g)
24K (999, Fine Gold) $ 2,201.78 $ 22,017.82 $ 25,681.15
22K (916, Jewellery Standard) $ 2,016.83 $ 20,168.32 $ 23,523.93
18K (750) $ 1,651.34 $ 16,513.36 $ 19,260.86
🥈 Silver (999 Fine) Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Kilogram
Fine Silver $ 31.57 $ 315.71 $ 31,570.64

⚠️ Note: These are indicative rates derived from live international bullion spot prices (XAU/XAG), converted to NAD. Local jewellery and bullion dealer prices in Walvis Bay typically differ due to making/wastage charges, import duty, GST/VAT and dealer premiums — always confirm with a local jeweller or bullion dealer before any transaction.

📊 NAD Exchange Rates — Walvis Bay, Erongo Region

Live NAD exchange rates for Walvis Bay — showing exactly how much 1 $ Namibian Dollar is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 NAD). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current NAD conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Walvis Bay, Erongo Region.

⏰ Updated hourly • Jul 26, 2026 4:30 AM UTC

Currency Code 1 NAD = Inverse Rate
United States DollarUSD0.05921 = 16.8825 NAD
EuroEUR0.05211 = 19.2021 NAD
Japanese YenJPY9.70621 = 0.1030 NAD
British Pound SterlingGBP0.04451 = 22.4866 NAD
Chinese YuanCNY0.40111 = 2.4929 NAD
Australian DollarAUD0.08491 = 11.7840 NAD
Canadian DollarCAD0.08351 = 11.9712 NAD
Swiss FrancCHF0.04851 = 20.6242 NAD
Mexican PesoMXN1.03571 = 0.9656 NAD
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💱 Namibian Dollar VS Major World Currencies — Walvis Bay

Compare the Namibian Dollar (NAD) — the currency used in Walvis Bay, Erongo Region — against the five most traded currencies in global forex markets: US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), British Pound (GBP) and Chinese Yuan (CNY). This NAD vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 $ buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Walvis Bay imports and exports, benchmarking NAD strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Namibia.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 26, 2026 4:30 AM UTC

Symbol Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
$🇺🇸 USD
United States Dollar
$ 1 = $ 0.0592$ 1 = $ 16.8825
🇪🇺 EUR
Euro
$ 1 = € 0.0521€ 1 = $ 19.2021
¥🇯🇵 JPY
Japanese Yen
$ 1 = ¥ 9.7062¥ 1 = $ 0.1030
£🇬🇧 GBP
British Pound Sterling
$ 1 = £ 0.0445£ 1 = $ 22.4866
¥🇨🇳 CNY
Chinese Yuan
$ 1 = ¥ 0.4011¥ 1 = $ 2.4929

💡 Need more conversions? Use our Currency Converter Tool for hourly-updated rates, historical data and calculations for 100+ currencies.

🎯 Global Currency Strength Ranking — NAD

Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the Namibian Dollar (NAD) — the currency used in Walvis Bay, Erongo Region — currently ranks #73 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 55% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within Africa, NAD ranks #13 of 44 currencies tracked on this site for that continent.

ℹ️ This ranks currencies by face value per unit against the US Dollar — the same measure used in "world's strongest currencies" lists. It reflects historical denomination, not economic size, purchasing power or GDP.

📏 How this number is worked out: NAD currently trades at 16.8824 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 72 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than NAD), and 89 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places NAD at rank #73 = 1 + 72 currencies stronger than it.

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📍 How NAD Compares to Its Closest-Value Neighbours

The currencies ranked immediately above and below NAD by per-unit value — the most relevant comparison, since these are the currencies closest to it in worth.

Rank Currency Value per US Dollar
#72 SZL — Swazi Lilangeni 16.8808 per $1
#73 LSL — Lesotho Loti 16.8824 per $1
#74 NAD — Namibian Dollar ⬤ (this page) 16.8824 per $1
#75 MXN — Mexican Peso 17.4847 per $1
#76 MDL — Moldovan Leu 17.6800 per $1

🌎 Regional Currencies in Africa — Walvis Bay Currency

See how the Namibian Dollar (NAD) — used in Walvis Bay, Namibia — compares against currencies used by neighbouring countries across Africa. This regional comparison is essential for intra-continental trade pricing, cross-border travel budgeting, regional investment analysis and understanding Namibia's currency strength relative to its continental neighbours. Each row shows both the direct and inverse conversion rate so you can instantly calculate costs in either direction.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 26, 2026 4:30 AM UTC

Country Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
NigeriaNGN
Nigerian naira
$ 1 = ₦ 81.0510₦ 1 = $ 0.0123
EthiopiaETB
Ethiopian birr
$ 1 = Br 9.5635Br 1 = $ 0.1046
EgyptEGP
Egyptian pound
$ 1 = E£ 3.0426E£ 1 = $ 0.3287
Democratic Republic Of The CongoCDF
Congolese franc
$ 1 = Fr 136.6643Fr 1 = $ 0.0073
TanzaniaTZS
Tanzanian shilling
$ 1 = Sh 156.4224Sh 1 = $ 0.0064
South AfricaZAR
South African rand
$ 1 = R 0.9971R 1 = $ 1.0029
KenyaKES
Kenyan shilling
$ 1 = Sh 7.6731Sh 1 = $ 0.1303
SudanSDG
Sudanese pound
$ 1 = ج.س. 35.5695ج.س. 1 = $ 0.0281

🌍 Planning to travel or trade in Africa? Compare exchange rates and use our currency converter for accurate regional conversions.

💵 Spending, Exchanging & Trading NAD in Walvis Bay

💰 Everyday Payments in Walvis Bay

Shops, transport and services across Walvis Bay, Erongo Region price everything in Namibian Dollar (NAD), marked with the $ symbol. There is no separate city currency or local scrip to learn — Walvis Bay runs on the exact same money as the rest of Namibia. Field sales reps, delivery partners and on-ground buyers working Walvis Bay can budget straight from the NAD exchange rates table above without adjusting for local exceptions.

📈 What Moves the NAD Rate for Walvis Bay Deals

A swing in the NAD rate against USD, EUR or GBP reaches every invoice, supplier contract and sales forecast tied to Walvis Bay. Companies buying from or selling into Walvis Bay track this rate closely to time purchase orders, hedge exposure and protect margins on cross-border deals. The live rate table above updates regularly for exactly this kind of monitoring.

✈️ Budgeting a Trip to Walvis Bay

Travellers flying or driving into Walvis Bay get a smoother trip by converting cash to NAD ($) before arrival rather than relying on last-minute airport counters. Knowing today's rate makes it far easier to estimate hotel bills, local transport and day-to-day spending money once you land in Walvis Bay. Check the NAD vs major currencies card for a quick mental conversion before you go.

🌎 Walvis Bay's Place in Erongo Region's Currency Zone

Walvis Bay, home to a recorded population of 73,598, is one of the commercial points of Erongo Region where NAD circulates the same way it does everywhere else in Namibia. There's no city-level monetary authority here — for the wider regional forex picture and every converter tool, visit the Erongo Region Currency page.

📦 Cross-Border Trade Touching Walvis Bay

Exporters shipping out of Walvis Bay and importers supplying its local retailers both live with the NAD conversion rate on the day a contract is signed. Watching real-time NAD movement against USD, EUR and neighbouring currencies helps lock in margins before a shipment ever leaves the warehouse. View Africa regional currency rates for the wider trade picture around Walvis Bay.

💳 Investing & Sending Money to Walvis Bay

Anyone remitting funds, buying property or building a financial position tied to Walvis Bay needs today's NAD rate, not last week's. The NAD rate against JPY, GBP and CNY matters just as much for portfolios with exposure across Africa. See NAD vs major world currencies for the full comparison.

🥳 Local gold pricing: jewellers in Walvis Bay price 22K gold off the same NAD rate used throughout this page — roughly $ 2,017/gram today. See the full gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

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✈️ Walvis Bay Travel Guide Access the travel standards guide for electrical plugs, driving rules and emergency numbers.
🌐 Erongo Region & Namibia Compare rates on the Erongo Region currency page or the Namibia currency page.

Frequently Asked Questions — Money & NAD in Walvis Bay

What currency do I need in Walvis Bay?

Walvis Bay, like every city in Erongo Region and across Namibia, runs on the Namibian Dollar (ISO code NAD, symbol $). Carry or exchange into NAD before you arrive — no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.


What's today's NAD to US Dollar rate?

Check the live exchange rates table above for the current NAD/USD rate, refreshed on every page load. For exact figures, use our dedicated NAD to USD converter to run invoices, remittances or trip budgets tied to Walvis Bay.


Does Walvis Bay use a different currency than the rest of Erongo Region?

No — Walvis Bay shares the same NAD currency as every other city in Erongo Region and across Namibia. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Walvis Bay.


Which world currencies can I compare against NAD here?

This page tracks NAD against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and CNY in real time — see the exchange rates table and the NAD vs major currencies card above. Useful for forex trading, remittances, import/export contracts and travel budgeting tied to Walvis Bay.


How does the NAD rate affect prices and business in Walvis Bay?

When NAD weakens, imported goods and equipment cost more for businesses in Walvis Bay, while locally made exports become cheaper for overseas buyers. When it strengthens, the opposite happens. Tracking the rate day to day is standard practice for procurement and pricing teams operating in Walvis Bay.


What is today's gold rate in Walvis Bay?

Gold pricing in Walvis Bay follows the national NAD rate: 22K jewellery gold works out to roughly $ 2,017/gram today. See the gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.


Where can I exchange money or withdraw cash in Walvis Bay?

Banks, authorised forex dealers and ATMs across Walvis Bay accept major international cards for withdrawals in NAD. Before committing to an exchange counter, compare its offered rate against the live rate on this page to avoid an inflated margin.