The US dollar saw a noticeable fluctuation against the Egyptian pound on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the close of weekly trading in Egyptian state-owned and commercial banks. This slight variation is part of the supply and demand dynamics that have governed the foreign exchange market since the implementation of flexible exchange rate policies, which allow banks to set rates based on market mechanisms.
Economic context and exchange rate movements
The stability or fluctuation of the dollar exchange rate is a vital indicator reflecting the liquidity of foreign currencies within the banking sector. Since the liberalization of the exchange rate, the Egyptian pound has been fluctuating in accordance with global and local market conditions, which has contributed to eliminating the parallel market and unifying the exchange rate. Monitoring closing prices is particularly important for importers and investors, as financial decisions and the cost of imported goods are based on these official rates.
Impact of prices on local markets
Even slight fluctuations in the dollar's value directly impact the prices of strategic commodities and production inputs. The relative stability of the currency recently indicates the success of monetary policies in curbing inflation and providing the necessary dollar reserves to release goods held at ports, thus bolstering the stability of local markets and reassuring foreign investors about the future of the Egyptian economy.
Dollar exchange rates at banks at the end of trading
The following is a detailed breakdown of the dollar exchange rates against the Egyptian pound in the most prominent Egyptian banks at the end of trading on Thursday:
Dollar price at the Central Bank of Egypt
The average price of the dollar at the Central Bank of Egypt was recorded at about 47.53 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.67 Egyptian pounds for selling, reflecting the average prices in the market.
Dollar price at the National Bank of Egypt
At the largest government bank, the National Bank of Egypt, the dollar was recorded at 47.55 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.65 Egyptian pounds for selling.
Dollar price at Banque Misr
The price at Banque Misr matched that of its National Bank counterpart, recording 47.55 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.65 Egyptian pounds for selling.
Dollar price at Alexandria Bank
The price of the dollar at Alexandria Bank reached 47.55 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.65 Egyptian pounds for selling.
Dollar price at Suez Canal Bank
The price at Suez Canal Bank settled at 47.56 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.66 Egyptian pounds for selling.
Dollar price at Commercial International Bank (CIB)
In the largest private banks, the dollar was recorded at 47.54 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.64 Egyptian pounds for selling.
Dollar price at Faisal Islamic Bank
The greenback was recorded at Faisal Islamic Bank at 47.54 pounds for buying and 47.64 pounds for selling.
Dollar price at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
The bank recorded the highest buying price today, at 47.57 pounds for buying and 47.67 pounds for selling.
Dollar price at the National Bank of Kuwait
The dollar was recorded at the National Bank of Kuwait at 47.54 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.64 Egyptian pounds for selling.
Dollar price at Qatar National Bank (QNB)
Qatar National Bank recorded the lowest buying and selling price today, at 47.48 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.58 Egyptian pounds for selling.
