Stability in the USD/EGP Exchange Rate – August 8, 2025
The US dollar exchange rate against the Egyptian pound remained stable during trading on Friday, August 8, 2025, according to the latest updates issued at the close of Thursday’s trading. This comes ahead of the weekend bank holiday, and after the dollar saw slight upward movement earlier in the week. The market continues to monitor local and global developments that could impact currency fluctuations.
Dollar Rate at Suez Canal Bank
The US dollar recorded 48.50 EGP for buying and 48.60 EGP for selling at Suez Canal Bank, maintaining the same rate posted at the end of yesterday’s session. These rates are consistent with most major public and private banks.
Dollar Rate at Al Masraf Al Muttahid (United Bank)
At the United Bank, the dollar also held steady at 48.50 EGP for buying and 48.60 EGP for selling, reflecting stable demand for foreign currency within the Egyptian market.
Dollar Rate at National Bank of Egypt (NBE)
Egypt’s largest government-owned bank, the National Bank of Egypt, kept the dollar at 48.50 EGP for buying and 48.60 EGP for selling. Trading volumes remained relatively high among both retail and corporate clients.
Dollar Rate at Banque Misr
Banque Misr maintained its USD rate unchanged at 48.50 EGP for buying and 48.60 EGP for selling, in line with the cautious monetary approach currently adopted by public sector banks.
Dollar Rate at Alexandria Bank
Alexandria Bank showed a slight deviation from other banks, quoting the dollar at 48.51 EGP for buying and 48.61 EGP for selling—just one piaster higher—reflecting minor differences in pricing strategies among private banks.
Dollar Rate at Commercial International Bank (CIB)
The Commercial International Bank (CIB), one of Egypt’s leading private banks, reported the dollar at 48.50 EGP for buying and 48.60 EGP for selling, unchanged since the beginning of the week.
Market Overview
This overall stability in the exchange rate comes despite ongoing volatility in global markets, especially amid the U.S. Federal Reserve’s movements on interest rates. These international shifts often indirectly affect emerging markets, including Egypt. Analysts expect this relative stability to continue in the short term, as traders and investors await any further action from the Central Bank of Egypt, whether through monetary tools or open market operations.
