The US dollar reached a record high against the Egyptian pound at the close of banking transactions on Sunday, October 25, 2026, rising to approximately EGP 55.89 for selling and EGP 55.75 for buying, according to Central Bank of Egypt data.
Other Arab and foreign currencies also recorded sharp increases on Sunday. The Saudi riyal approached EGP 15 for the first time, while the UAE dirham exceeded that level.
The Central Bank of Egypt’s latest update for Sunday, October 25, 2026, listed the following average exchange rates against the Egyptian pound:
Currency | Buying rate (EGP) | Selling rate (EGP) |
|---|---|---|
US dollar | 55.76 | 55.89 |
Euro | 62.46 | 62.63 |
Pound sterling | 74.56 | 74.76 |
Saudi riyal | 14.85 | 14.89 |
UAE dirham | 15.18 | 15.22 |
Kuwaiti dinar | 181 | 181.51 |
