Exchange rates of all Arab and foreign currencies, led by the US dollar, jumped against the Egyptian pound today, Sunday 8 March 2026, affected by the escalation of regional events and tensions in the region due to the US-Israeli war with Iran, which began 10 days ago.
According to Central Bank of Egypt data, the dollar exchange rate jumped by two pounds at the start of the week's trading today, Sunday, compared with the end of last week, reaching its highest level in about two years, after continuous increases totaling 5 pounds in just two weeks. The Saudi riyal also jumped to its highest level since the last flotation decision in March 2024, approaching EGP 14.
The Central Bank of Egypt announced on its official website the average exchange rates of foreign currencies against the Egyptian pound, according to the latest update today, Sunday 8 March 2026, as follows:
Currency | Buy | Sell |
US Dollar | 52.11 | 52.21 |
Euro | 60.55 | 60.67 |
British Pound | 69.89 | 70.04 |
Saudi Riyal | 13.88 | 13.91 |
UAE Dirham | 14.19 | 14.22 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | 170.22 | 170.61 |
