Daily exchange-rate briefing
Euro, dollar, pound and Canadian dollar rates in Algeria today
Today’s Algeria exchange-rate briefing for EUR, USD, GBP and CAD, with market prices, official-rate comparison and daily movement against the Algerian dinar.
Rates are market observations and can change during the day. Always confirm the final price before making a transaction.
According to the latest EXDZ snapshot for May 16, 2026, the euro is around 278.33 DZD to buy and 280.33 DZD to sell on the market. The US dollar is quoted near 237.33 DZD to buy and 239.67 DZD to sell.
GBP shows the clearest move in today’s data, changing by +2 DZD compared with the previous available market snapshot.
A closely watched day for the currency market
The movement is moderate, but it still gives a useful read on daily demand. EUR and USD remain reference prices for travelers, students, families and small operators who follow the parallel market. In this snapshot, EUR is quoted at 278.33 DZD to buy, while USD is near 237.33 DZD.
Daily insights
The comparison remains useful because the gap between the market and official rates is still one of the main signals watched by travelers, students, small importers and families receiving foreign currency. GBP is the highest-priced currency in this group at 311 DZD to buy.
The table below brings together EXDZ buy and sell prices, the available official rate and the source range observed for the same day.
Rate comparison
Updated: May 16, 2026
EUR Euro 278.33 DZD 280.33 DZD 154.21 DZD 277 - 280 DZD 
USD US Dollars 237.33 DZD 239.67 DZD 132.66 DZD 236 - 238 DZD 
GBP Pound Sterling 311 DZD 313.67 DZD 176.79 DZD 308 - 315 DZD 
CAD Canadian Dollars 171 DZD 173 DZD 96.48 DZD 170 - 172 DZD Why the official comparison matters
Comparing against the official rate helps show the real gap between market pricing and formal channels. For EUR, the latest spread is +124.12 DZD. This number does not predict the market by itself, but it helps readers understand the pressure between demand and available supply.
What to watch next
The next movements will depend on cash availability, travel demand, informal import needs and the international direction of major currencies. GBP shows the clearest movement in this update, changing by +2 DZD on the buy price.
Bottom line
GBP is the highest-priced currency in this group at 311 DZD. CAD is the lowest of the four watched currencies at 171 DZD.
Rates are market observations and can change during the day. Always confirm the final price before making a transaction.