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Dollar price increases in Egypt on Sunday

Businessmen Team stock_market 18 January 2026 08:04 PM
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Dollar price increases in Egypt on Sunday

The US dollar continued to rise against the Egyptian pound during trading on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at several banks operating in the local market, influenced by demand for foreign currency. Meanwhile, the exchange rate at the Central Bank of Egypt remained relatively stable.

The US dollar was recorded at the Central Bank of Egypt at EGP 47.22 for buying and EGP 47.35 for selling, reflecting a limited change compared to the end of last week’s trading.

Commercial banks witnessed varying increases in the US dollar rate, with Credit Agricole Egypt recording the highest rate, while other banks maintained rates at similar levels.

US Dollar Rates at Egyptian Banks:

National Bank of Egypt:

Buying : EGP 47.35

Selling: EGP 47.45

Banque Misr:

Buying : EGP 47.34

Selling: EGP 47.44

Bank of Alexandria:

Buying : EGP 47.30

Selling: EGP 47.40

Commercial International Bank (CIB):

Buying : EGP 47.36

Selling: EGP 47.46

Egyptian Real Estate Bank:

Buying : EGP 47.30

Selling: EGP 47.40

Al Baraka Bank:

Buying : EGP 47.25

Selling: EGP 47.35

Credit Agricole Egypt:

Buying : EGP 47.40

Selling: EGP 47.50

Housing and Development Bank:

Buying : EGP 47.23

Selling: EGP 47.33

The increase comes as local markets monitor global economic developments and the movement of the US dollar against major currencies, alongside anticipation of upcoming monetary policy decisions, which directly impact Egypt’s foreign exchange market.