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1 USD = 17.9223 MDL · Live mid-market rate

Convert USD to MDL at the mid-market exchange rate. Access real-time rates via our /api/rate endpoint (free API key required) or the developer docs.

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USD to MDL Conversion Table

Convert USD to MDL

USD MDL
$1 L17.92
$5 L89.61
$10 L179.22
$25 L448.06
$50 L896.12
$100 L1,792.23
$500 L8,961.15
$1,000 L17,922.30
$5,000 L89,611.50
$10,000 L179,223.00

Convert MDL to USD

MDL USD
L1 $0.0558
L5 $0.279
L10 $0.558
L25 $1.3949
L50 $2.7898
L100 $5.5796
L500 $27.8982
L1,000 $55.7964
L5,000 $278.9821
L10,000 $557.9641

About the US Dollar (USD)

The United States Dollar (USD) is the world's primary reserve currency and the most traded currency globally. It is issued by the Federal Reserve and is used as the benchmark for commodities like oil and gold.

Key Factors That Influence USD

  • Federal Reserve interest rate decisions
  • US employment data and GDP growth
  • Inflation rates (CPI)
  • Global risk sentiment and safe-haven demand
  • Trade balance and current account

About the Moldovan Leu (MDL)

The Moldovan Leu (MDL) is used for trade and commerce in its respective region.

Key Factors That Influence MDL

  • Central bank monetary policy
  • Economic indicators
  • Trade balance
  • Political stability
  • Global market conditions

Understanding the USD/MDL Exchange Rate

The USD/MDL exchange rate tells you how many Moldovan lei you get for 1 US Dollar. This is the mid-market rate — the real exchange rate without any markup. It's the same rate used by Google Finance.

AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free REST API, updated every 60 seconds from institutional foreign exchange market data. Integrate live USD/MDL rates into your app with our official SDKs for JavaScript, Python, PHP, and React.

The exchange rate between USD and MDL fluctuates based on supply and demand in the foreign exchange market. Economic data releases, central bank announcements, and geopolitical events can all cause significant movements in the rate.

Currency converter API for USD to MDL

This converter is a thin layer over two APIs. Both return JSON, both take one HTTP call, and both have a free tier — no credit card.

Mid-market exchange rate API

The live interbank midpoint — the number shown above. It moves continuously and is refreshed every 60 seconds across 163 currencies. Use it for pricing, checkout, display and anything a customer sees. 

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=USD&target=MDL" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

[{ "rate": 0.8643, "source": "USD", "target": "MDL",
   "time": "2026-08-16T11:01:24+0000" }]
  • Several targets at once — target=MDL,GBP,JPY returns one row per pair in a single call.
  • Historical — /api/historical-rates for a date range, or ?time=YYYY-MM-DD for one past day.
  • Four formats — add ?format=csv, xml or xlsx to get a file instead of JSON.

Endpoint reference · Get a free key

Central bank rate API

The rate a named institution actually published for a given date, from 121 central banks and 3 tax authorities. Unlike a mid-market rate it never changes after publication, which is what tax filings, customs valuations and audits require. 

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/central-bank/ecb/latest?source=USD&target=MDL" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

{ "bank": "ecb", "rate_date": "2026-08-14", "rate": 0.8643,
  "rate_type": "reference", "derived": false, "method": "published" }
  • Any past date — /central-bank/{bank}/2026-06-30. If the bank did not publish that day you get the most recent prior date, flagged.
  • Every bank at once — /api/v1/central-banks/rates returns all sources for one pair, so you can compare what each institution published.
  • Nothing is guessed — pairs a bank does not print are cross-computed from that bank's own table and returned with "derived": true and the method used. Banks are never mixed.

All 124 sources · Endpoint reference

Official SDKs

npm install @allratestoday/sdk · pip install allratestoday · composer require allratestoday/sdk

For AI agents

An MCP server — @allratestoday/mcp-server — lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients pull these rates directly, no glue code.

Free tier

300 requests, no credit card, no trial expiry. Paid plans start at €4.99/month for 5,000 requests a month.

Which one do you need? If a regulator, tax authority or auditor names the source, use the official rate — the two can differ by several percent on the same day. For everything a customer sees, use the mid-market rate. On weekends and holidays the official endpoints return the most recent published date, which is the figure compliance rules expect you to apply.

Official USD and MDL Central Bank Rates

The rate on this page is the live mid-market rate. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by the central bank instead. AllRatesToday also serves published central-bank rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.

US Federal Reserve (H.10) official rates → National Bank of Moldova official rates → All central banks →

How USD/MDL Exchange Rates Work

Exchange rates are determined by supply and demand in the global foreign exchange (forex) market, the largest financial market in the world with over $6 trillion traded daily.

Floating vs Fixed Rates: Most major currencies like USD and MDL have floating exchange rates, meaning their value is determined by market forces. Some currencies are pegged to another currency (usually USD) at a fixed rate.

Bid and Ask Prices: In forex markets, currencies are quoted with a bid price (what buyers pay) and ask price (what sellers receive). The mid-market rate shown on this page is the midpoint between these two prices.

Rate Fluctuations: The USD/MDL rate can change every second during trading hours. Major economic announcements, interest rate decisions, and geopolitical events can cause significant moves in either direction.

Frequently Asked Questions About USD/MDL

How do I convert USD to MDL?

To convert USD to MDL: (1) Use the calculator above to see the live mid-market rate. (2) For programmatic access, call our API: GET /api/v1/rates?source=USD&target=MDL. Current rate: 1 USD = 17.9223 MDL. Get your free API key at allratestoday.com/register.

What is 1 USD in MDL today?

1 USD equals 17.9223 MDL as of today. This is the mid-market exchange rate, which is the real rate without any bank markup. Rates fluctuate constantly based on market conditions, so check back regularly for updates.

Is the USD going up or down against MDL today?

The USD/MDL exchange rate fluctuates throughout the day based on market conditions. Today's rate is 1 USD = 17.9223 MDL. Check our historical chart above to see the trend over the past day, week, month, or year to understand whether USD is strengthening or weakening against MDL.

What is the best time to buy MDL with USD?

The best time to exchange USD to MDL depends on market conditions. Generally, rates tend to be more favorable during overlapping trading hours between major financial centers (London, New York, Tokyo). Avoid exchanging during weekends or bank holidays when spreads may be wider. Use our historical chart to identify trends and consider setting up rate alerts.

Why is USD falling or rising against MDL?

Exchange rates between USD and MDL are influenced by: interest rate differentials between central banks, inflation rates, GDP and economic growth data, trade balances, political stability, and global market sentiment. Major announcements from the Federal Reserve, ECB, or other central banks can cause significant short-term movements in the USD/MDL rate.

How can I get USD/MDL rates in my app?

Use the AllRatesToday API: (1) Register for a free API key at allratestoday.com/register. (2) Call GET /api/v1/rates?source=USD&target=MDL with your Bearer token. (3) Rates update every 60 seconds from institutional foreign exchange market data. (4) Install our official SDK for JavaScript (npm), Python (PyPI), or PHP (Packagist) for even faster integration.

What is the mid-market rate for USD/MDL?

The mid-market rate (also called the interbank rate) is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. The current mid-market rate is 1 USD = 17.9223 MDL. This is the "real" exchange rate without any bank markup. AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free API, sourced from institutional foreign exchange market data.

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Building USD/MDL into software?

These rates come from the AllRatesToday API. If you need them in an application rather than on a page, these are the places to start: