(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) on Monday, 7th July 2025, released the official exchange rates for major global and regional currencies, showing modest changes in the value of the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against foreign currencies. The updated rates come at a time when many South Sudanese citizens and businesses are closely monitoring the forex market due to inflation and economic uncertainty.
According to the rates published by the central bank, the US Dollar is now selling at SSP 4,595.36, which is approximately $1 = SSP 4,595.36. The buying rate for the US Dollar is SSP 4,457.53, indicating a modest spread between the buy and sell prices.
Here is a breakdown of the official exchange rates published for 7th July 2025:
| Currency | Selling Rate (SSP) | Buying Rate (SSP) | Approx. USD Equivalent (Selling Rate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 4,595.36 | 4,457.53 | $1.00 |
| EURO | 5,411.49 | 5,250.65 | $1.18 |
| GBP | 6,278.63 | 6,092.17 | $1.37 |
| KSH | 35.62 | 34.46 | $0.00775 |
| UGX | 1.28 | 1.24 | $0.00028 |
| SDG | 7.67 | 7.41 | $0.00167 |
| ETB | 34.00 | 32.99 | $0.00740 |
| RWF | 3.22 | 3.07 | $0.00070 |
| TZS | 1.74 | 1.69 | $0.00038 |
| BIF | 1.57 | 1.50 | $0.00034 |
The figures suggest the South Sudanese Pound continues to face upward pressure from major currencies, reflecting global economic trends and local structural challenges. While the dollar exchange remains near the 4,600 SSP mark, rising rates for the euro and pound may influence the cost of imported goods.
Persistent SSP depreciation could push commodity prices even higher, affecting household incomes and inflation. Traders in Juba markets, who import goods primarily from Uganda and Kenya, are likely to feel the effects of fluctuations in the Kenyan shilling and Ugandan shilling rates.
The Bank of South Sudan has not issued any policy statement alongside the rate release, but the publication is part of its broader effort to improve transparency and provide official guidance on currency exchange amid a growing black market and public concern over inflation.
The exchange bulletin was made available to the public via the Bank’s official website at www.boss.gov.ss. Officials encourage the business community and citizens to rely on the official rates when transacting in foreign currency to avoid being misled by parallel market rates.
Currency volatility remains a concern for South Sudan’s struggling economy, which heavily depends on imports and oil exports. Stability in the exchange market is essential for restoring confidence in the local economy and encouraging regional trade.
The public is advised to continue checking the official Bank of South Sudan website for daily updates. However, as the Central Bank continues to publish daily exchange rates to help stabilise the forex market and guide trading, market observers will note that parallel market rates often diverge significantly from official rates to reflect supply and demand realities on the ground.
