The egyptian pound fell sharply against the U.S.dollar Sunday, January 11, 2026, marking its largest single-day drop since the start of the new year. The currency’s decline-driven by ongoing economic pressures and reported shortages of foreign currency-is closely watched by businesses and consumers alike, impacting import costs and the purchasing power of Egyptians. Multiple banks across the country now show the dollar trading above 47 Egyptian pounds, a trend that began escalating earlier this month.
The Egyptian pound experienced its largest drop against the U.S. dollar since the start of the new year on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The currency closed at 47.14 Egyptian pounds to the dollar for purchases and 47.24 Egyptian pounds for sales at the National Bank of Egypt. At the Al Baraka Bank, the dollar traded at 47.10 Egyptian pounds for purchases and 47.20 Egyptian pounds for sales. This represents a decline of 50 piasters since the beginning of the year, occurring within just 10 days. The previous rate at the end of 2025 at the National Bank of Egypt was 47.65 Egyptian pounds for purchases and 47.75 Egyptian pounds for sales, while Al Baraka Bank saw rates of 47.60 Egyptian pounds for purchases and 47.70 Egyptian pounds for sales.
The U.S. dollar was also trading at 47.13 Egyptian pounds for purchases and 47.23 Egyptian pounds for sales at the Commercial International Bank (CIB). Bank Misr recorded a rate of 47.14 Egyptian pounds for purchases and 47.24 Egyptian pounds for sales. The Central Bank of Egypt maintained its rate at 47.19 Egyptian pounds for purchases and 47.33 Egyptian pounds for sales.
U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate Today in Egyptian Banks:
U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate at the National Bank of Egypt
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U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate Today in Egyptian Banks:
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U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate at Bank Misr -
U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate at the Alexandria Bank -
U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate at the Commercial International Bank “cib” -
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U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate at the Housing and Development Bank
– 47.14 Egyptian pounds for purchases.
– 47.24 Egyptian pounds for sales.
U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate at Bank Misr
– 47.14 Egyptian pounds for purchases.
– 47.24 Egyptian pounds for sales.
U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate at the Alexandria Bank
– 47.13 Egyptian pounds for purchases.
– 47.23 Egyptian pounds for sales.
U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate at the Commercial International Bank “cib”
– 47.13 Egyptian pounds for purchases.
– 47.23 Egyptian pounds for sales.
U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate at Al Baraka Bank
– 47.10 Egyptian pounds for purchases.
– 47.20 Egyptian pounds for sales.
U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate at Credit Agricole Bank
– 47.12 Egyptian pounds for purchases.
– 47.22 Egyptian pounds for sales.
U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate at the Housing and Development Bank
– 47.10 Egyptian pounds for purchases.
– 47.20 Egyptian pounds for sales.
