Dollar trades near 52.57 Egyptian pounds in midday dealings – 15 March, 2026
The US dollar edged slightly higher against the Egyptian pound in midday trading on Sunday, averaging about 52.57 pounds for buying and 52.67 pounds for selling across major banks as of 11:51 a.m. Cairo time (09:51 GMT).
Data from leading lenders showed the greenback trading within a relatively narrow range of 52.56–52.62 pounds for buying and 52.66–52.72 pounds for selling, indicating broadly steady demand for foreign currency in the local market.
Exchange rates at several major banks were as follows:
| Bank | Buy (EGP/USD) | Sell (EGP/USD) |
| National Bank of Egypt (NBE) | 52.56 | 52.66 |
| Banque Misr | 52.56 | 52.66 |
| Commercial International Bank (CIB) | 52.56 | 52.66 |
| QNB Alahli | 52.5600 | 52.6600 |
| Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) | 52.6200 | 52.7200 |
The Egyptian pound has been trading within a relatively stable band against the dollar in recent months following the country’s shift to a more flexible exchange-rate regime in March 2024.
Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English