One country. Two completely different exchange rates.
New banknotes · Aden and government-controlled areas
1,562
rial per USD · parallel market
Last checked 26 July 2026 — re-verify before relying on itThe rial has depreciated sharply in government-controlled areas. This is the rate that applies to most of the south, including Aden, Mukalla and Marib.
Yemen parallel-market reporting, July 2026 Source ↗
Old banknotes only · Sana'a and Houthi-controlled areas
600
rial per USD · parallel market
Last checked 26 July 2026 — re-verify before relying on itSana'a banned the new banknotes issued in Aden in January 2020. The rial has held far stronger in nominal terms here, but that reflects monetary control rather than a healthier economy.
Yemen parallel-market reporting, July 2026 Source ↗
A dollar is worth about 2.6× more rial on the Aden side. Both figures as reported 26 July 2026. Compiled from public reporting, not a live feed.
Why this changes everything for your transfers
If you estimate your transfer using the wrong city's rate, your family could receive up to 2.6 times less than you expect. Plus, the two regions rely on entirely different banknotes. Where your family collects the money makes all the difference.