On Monday, 28 September 2026, Egyptian banks resumed operations after the weekend break, with the official exchange rates of various currencies against the Egyptian pound showing remarkable stability. The Central Bank of Egypt reported that the US dollar was trading at 51.65 pounds for purchase and 51.79 pounds for sale. This stability is a notable trend in the Egyptian banking market.
The European euro was also stable, trading at 58.84 pounds for purchase and 58.99 pounds for sale. Meanwhile, the British pound sterling recorded 68.43 pounds for purchase and 68.65 pounds for sale. The Saudi riyal was trading at 13.76 pounds for purchase and 13.79 pounds for sale. These rates reflect the current state of the foreign exchange market in Egypt.
A detailed breakdown of the official exchange rates in the Central Bank of Egypt reveals the following: the US dollar was selling at 51.65 pounds for purchase and 51.79 pounds for sale. The euro was selling at 58.84 pounds for purchase and 58.99 pounds for sale. The British pound sterling was trading at 68.43 pounds for purchase and 68.65 pounds for sale.
In addition to the major currencies, the Central Bank of Egypt also reported the following exchange rates: the Swiss franc was trading at 62.32 pounds for purchase and 62.53 pounds for sale. The Canadian dollar was selling at 36.51 pounds for purchase and 36.62 pounds for sale. The Japanese yen was trading at 32.84 pounds for purchase and 32.93 pounds for sale.
The Central Bank of Egypt also reported the exchange rates for some Scandinavian currencies: the Danish krone was trading at 7.87 pounds for purchase and 7.89 pounds for sale. The Norwegian krone was selling at 5.43 pounds for purchase and 5.45 pounds for sale. The Swedish krona was trading at 5.21 pounds for purchase and 5.22 pounds for sale.
The Egyptian banking market has seen a stable trend in exchange rates recently, which could be attributed to the Central Bank's efforts to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market. The bank has been working to manage the supply and demand of foreign currencies in the market.
Overall, the official exchange rates in Egyptian banks on Monday, 28 September 2026, reflect a stable foreign exchange market. The rates are as follows: US dollar - 51.65 pounds (purchase) and 51.79 pounds (sale); euro - 58.84 pounds (purchase) and 58.99 pounds (sale); and British pound sterling - 68.43 pounds (purchase) and 68.65 pounds (sale).
Key points
- The Egyptian pound's exchange rates against major currencies showed stability on Monday, 28 September 2026.
- The Central Bank of Egypt reported the official exchange rates for various currencies.
- The stability in exchange rates could be attributed to the Central Bank's efforts to manage the foreign exchange market.
