About ETCurrency

Our mission

In dozens of countries, the rate your bank quotes and the rate the dollar actually trades for on the street are two very different numbers. That gap — the parallel-market premium — quietly costs families, travellers and businesses real money. ETCurrency exists to make that gap visible. We track the parallel (unofficial) rate alongside the official rate for 70+ emerging-market currencies, so anyone can see what a dollar is really worth locally.

What we cover

• Parallel vs official exchange rates for currencies across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Eurasia.
• Gold and silver prices per gram and per ounce in local currencies, and fuel prices where relevant.
• P2P / USDT rates that often track the parallel market more closely than official channels.
• Send-money guides that compare what a recipient really gets once the official-vs-parallel gap is factored in.
• News, education and scam alerts to help people navigate currency markets safely.

Where our data comes from

Our rates are aggregated from public and third-party sources, including reported parallel-market quotes, peer-to-peer trading platforms, and published official reference rates. Data is updated frequently. Because parallel-market prices are, by nature, informal and fast-moving, we treat every figure as an estimate for transparency — not a dealing rate — and we encourage everyone to verify with official or licensed sources before transacting.

Editorial independence

ETCurrency is independent. We do not partner with, endorse, or earn commission from any money-transfer operator, exchange or platform, and we do not publish their live fees as if we were a sales channel. When we name a provider, it is for informational comparison only. The site is supported by advertising, which is kept separate from our data and editorial content.

Who we’re for

Diaspora families sending money home, travellers and importers budgeting against the real rate, journalists and researchers tracking currency stress, and anyone who simply wants an honest answer to “what is the dollar actually worth here?”

Important note

Everything on this site is provided for information and price-transparency only and is not financial, investment or legal advice. Please read our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Get in touch

Questions, corrections or partnership enquiries? Visit our Contact page.