Dollar averages 51.7 Egyptian pounds in early Sunday trade – 19 April 2026
The Egyptian pound traded within a narrow range against the US dollar in early dealings on Sunday, signalling continued stability in the country’s foreign exchange market, according to compiled banking data.
As of 11:21 a.m. Cairo time (10:06 GMT), the dollar averaged around 51.7 pounds for buying and roughly 51.8 pounds for selling across major banks.
| Bank | Buy (EGP/USD) | Sell (EGP/USD) |
| National Bank of Egypt (NBE) | 51.7 | 51.8 |
| Banque Misr | 51.66 | 51.76 |
| Commercial International Bank (CIB) | 51.7 | 51.8 |
| QNB Alahli | 51.6600 | 51.7600 |
| Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) | 51.7000 | 51.8000 |
The pound has been moving in a tight band in recent sessions, reflecting relative calm in Egypt’s currency market.
Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English