The Saudi riyal's exchange rate against the Egyptian pound saw noticeable fluctuations on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the start of trading in Egyptian public and private banks. This fluctuation is part of the supply and demand dynamics that govern the foreign exchange market in Egypt, where financial markets closely monitor the movements of Arab and foreign currencies and their direct impact on trade and imports.
The importance of the Saudi Riyal in the Egyptian market
The Saudi riyal's exchange rate is of paramount importance to the Egyptian public, not only because it is the currency used in trade with Saudi Arabia, but also due to the large Egyptian community working in the Kingdom. Remittances from Egyptians working abroad, particularly in the Gulf states, are a major source of foreign currency for the Egyptian economy. Therefore, even a slight fluctuation in the exchange rate directly impacts the value of these remittances and the purchasing power of the families who receive them.
Furthermore, demand for the Saudi riyal is linked to the Hajj and Umrah seasons. During these times of year, citizens flock to banks and exchange companies to obtain the Saudi currency they need to cover travel and accommodation expenses in the holy sites, which can create purchasing pressure that sometimes affects prices at commercial banks.
Details of today's exchange rates at banks
The following is a detailed breakdown of the buying and selling prices of the Saudi Riyal in the most prominent banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector today, Sunday:
The price of the Egyptian riyal at the Central Bank of Egypt
The average price of the riyal at the Central Bank of Egypt, which is the main indicator of exchange rates, recorded about 12.55 Egyptian pounds for buying and 12.59 Egyptian pounds for selling.
Riyal exchange rate in major government banks
- National Bank of Egypt: The price of the riyal has stabilized at 12.51 Egyptian pounds for buying and 12.59 Egyptian pounds for selling.
- Bank of Egypt: Recorded the same levels as the National Bank of Egypt at 12.51 Egyptian pounds for buying and 12.59 Egyptian pounds for selling.
- Cairo Bank: The price reached 12.55 Egyptian pounds for buying and 12.63 Egyptian pounds for selling.
Riyal exchange rate in private and investment banks
- Commercial International Bank (CIB): The riyal recorded 12.54 Egyptian pounds for buying and 12.59 Egyptian pounds for selling.
- Bank of Alexandria: The price reached 12.54 pounds for buying, and 12.59 pounds for selling.
- Suez Canal Bank: Recorded 12.52 pounds for buying, and 12.60 pounds for selling.
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank: It recorded one of the highest buying prices at 12.57 pounds, while the selling price was 12.59 pounds.
- Faisal Islamic Bank: The price reached 12.52 pounds for buying, and 12.58 pounds for selling.
- National Bank of Kuwait: It recorded a clear discrepancy, reaching 12.44 pounds for buying and 12.72 pounds for selling.
Traders are always advised to monitor the official bank screens moment by moment, as prices are subject to continuous updates based on foreign exchange flows and each bank’s internal policies.
