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DJF

Djiboutian Franc

DJF · Djibouti

30
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
273746Jul 2021Jul 2023May 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Djiboutian Franc is in decent shape overall, scoring 30 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 3.6%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
2.1%
Debt / GDP
Not available
GDP Growth
7.0%
FX Volatility
0.2
Governance
Not available
Reserves
0.9 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Economy is growing healthily
What to watch out for
Restrictions on moving your money out of the country
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Savings Impact Calculator

DJF
Holding cash in DJF2.1% inflation
DJF 901−DJF 99 (10% purchasing power lost)
Your DJF 1,000 buys 10% less in 5 years
What if you invested DJF 1,000 instead? (5yr, in DJF terms)
Hold USD Cash
DJF 859
−DJF 141
-3.0%/yr net in DJF
S&P 500
DJF 1611
+DJF 611
range: DJF 734–DJF 3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
DJF 1469
+DJF 469
range: DJF 418–DJF 4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
DJF 3052
+DJF 2052
range: DJF 180–DJF 18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in DJF. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Djibouti (2.1%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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