The West African CFA Franc (XOF) is the official currency of West African Economic and Monetary Union.
West African CFA Francs to Mauritanian Ouguiyas Converter — CFA to UM
Convert West African CFA Franc (CFA) to Mauritanian Ouguiya (UM) using a reference exchange rate. See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
West African CFA Francs to Mauritanian Ouguiyas converter
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The Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU) is the official currency of Mauritania.
Result = input x 0.00166 / 0.0252.
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About Converting West African CFA Francs to Mauritanian Ouguiyas
West African CFA Franc and Mauritanian Ouguiya are two of the world's most-traded currencies, and their exchange rate moves continuously on foreign exchange markets rather than staying fixed. Specifically: The West African CFA Franc (XOF) is the official currency of West African Economic and Monetary Union, and the Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU) is the official currency of Mauritania.
Exchange rate notice. This page uses a reference exchange rate that is not updated in real time. Currency values fluctuate continuously on foreign exchange markets — always confirm the current rate with a live financial source before making a transaction or financial decision.
Formula
UM = CFA × (exchange rate)
Unlike physical units, currency exchange rates are not fixed by definition — they float continuously on foreign exchange markets. The rate used here is a snapshot and should be confirmed against a live source before any financial decision.
Simple example
1 CFA × 0.06587301587 = 0.0658730159 UM
1 west african cfa franc = 0.0658730159 mauritanian ouguiyas.
Real-world example
100 CFA × 0.06587301587 = 6.587301587 UM
100 west african cfa francs = 6.587301587 mauritanian ouguiyas.
Conversion table
| West African CFA Franc (CFA) | Mauritanian Ouguiya (UM) |
|---|---|
| 1 CFA | 0.0658730159 UM |
| 10 CFA | 0.6587301587 UM |
| 50 CFA | 3.293650794 UM |
| 100 CFA | 6.587301587 UM |
| 500 CFA | 32.93650794 UM |
| 1,000 CFA | 65.87301587 UM |
Reverse conversion: Mauritanian Ouguiya to West African CFA Franc
0.0658730159 UM × 15.18072289 = 1 CFA
0.0658730159 mauritanian ouguiyas = 1 west african cfa francs.
CFA = UM × (exchange rate)
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Mauritanian Ouguiya to West African CFA Franc.
Understanding the West African CFA Franc (CFA)
The West African CFA Franc (XOF) is the official currency of West African Economic and Monetary Union.
Understanding the Mauritanian Ouguiya (UM)
The Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU) is the official currency of Mauritania.
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Frequently asked questions
How many mauritanian ouguiyas are in 1 west african cfa franc?
1 west african cfa franc equals 0.0658730159 mauritanian ouguiyas. Exchange rates change continuously, so treat this as a reference figure, not a live quote
How do I convert west african cfa franc to mauritanian ouguiya?
Multiply the west african cfa franc amount by the current exchange rate. Because exchange rates move continuously, always confirm the rate against a live source before relying on it financially.
How do I convert mauritanian ouguiya back to west african cfa franc?
Use the reverse factor: 1 mauritanian ouguiya equals 15.18072289 west african cfa francs. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a west african cfa franc?
West African CFA Franc (CFA) is a unit of currency.
What is a mauritanian ouguiya?
Mauritanian Ouguiya (UM) is a unit of currency.
Is this exchange rate exact and up to date?
No — unlike physical unit conversions, currency exchange rates change continuously as markets trade. The rate used on this page is a reference snapshot, not a live feed, so for any real transaction, check a live financial source or your bank/broker for the current rate.