The US dollar exchange rate remained remarkably stable against the Egyptian pound during trading on Monday morning, January 19, 2026, across most banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector. This stability is in line with the supply and demand dynamics that have governed the foreign exchange market since the implementation of flexible exchange rate policies, reflecting a relative balance in foreign currency inflows.
A stable exchange rate is a positive indicator for the local economy, as it reassures investors and importers and helps curb inflationary expectations that may arise from currency fluctuations. Below, we present a detailed breakdown of exchange rates at major public and private banks, according to the latest updates.
Dollar price at the Central Bank of Egypt
The average price of the dollar at the Central Bank of Egypt, which is the main indicator of exchange rates in the country, recorded about 47.32 pounds for buying and 47.45 pounds for selling, reflecting stability in monetary policies.
Dollar price in major government banks
In the two largest government banks in terms of assets and transactions, the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr, the price of the greenback remained stable at a unified level of 47.33 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.43 Egyptian pounds for selling, which reflects the availability of dollar liquidity to meet customer needs.
Exchange rates in private banks
Prices varied slightly in private banks, with Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt's largest private bank, recording a buying price of 47.33 Egyptian pounds and a selling price of 47.43 Egyptian pounds. At Bank of Alexandria and Faisal Islamic Bank, the price remained stable at the same levels as at CIB.
On the other hand, Banque du Caire recorded a different price, reaching 47.10 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.20 Egyptian pounds for selling. Meanwhile, the National Bank of Kuwait recorded 47.21 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.31 Egyptian pounds for selling.
Minor fluctuations in some banks
Despite the overall stability, some banks saw slight fluctuations. The dollar price at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank fell marginally to 47.35 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.45 for selling. Conversely, the price at Suez Canal Bank rose by the same slight percentage to 47.35 Egyptian pounds for buying and 47.45 for selling.
It is worth noting that these prices are subject to change throughout the day according to market mechanisms and the actual demand for foreign currency within each bank.
