(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has released the official foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
The daily bulletin shows the pound continuing to trade under pressure against the US dollar and other major currencies, reflecting ongoing foreign exchange constraints in the country.
Official Exchange Rates (27 August 2025)
| Currency | Selling Rate (SSP) | Buying Rate (SSP) | Approx. Equivalent in USD* |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Dollar (USD) | 4,611.0139 | 4,447.7277 | 1 USD = 4,611 SSP |
| Euro (EUR) | 5,365.3757 | 5,205.8983 | 1 EUR ≈ 5,365 SSP (≈ USD 1.16) |
| British Pound (GBP) | 6,211.9579 | 6,027.4583 | 1 GBP ≈ 6,212 SSP (≈ USD 1.35) |
| Kenyan Shilling (KES) | 35.8137 | 34.4873 | 1 KES ≈ 35.8 SSP (≈ USD 0.0078) |
| Ugandan Shilling (UGX) | 1.3039 | 1.2383 | 1,000 UGX ≈ 1,304 SSP (≈ USD 0.28) |
| Sudanese Pound (SDG) | 7.7107 | 7.4208 | 1 SDG ≈ 7.7 SSP (≈ USD 0.0017) |
| Ethiopian Birr (ETB) | 32.4958 | 31.5352 | 1 ETB ≈ 32.5 SSP (≈ USD 0.0070) |
| Rwandan Franc (RWF) | 3.2018 | 3.0526 | 100 RWF ≈ 320 SSP (≈ USD 0.07) |
| Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) | 1.8481 | 1.7935 | 100 TZS ≈ 185 SSP (≈ USD 0.04) |
| Burundian Franc (BIF) | 1.5749 | 1.5041 | 100 BIF ≈ 157 SSP (≈ USD 0.03) |
*Approximate USD conversions are based on official SSP/USD reference rate.
Market Context
The South Sudanese Pound continues to face volatility due to limited foreign reserves and heavy reliance on imports. Businesses and traders remain alert to fluctuations as they impact the cost of goods, fuel and cross border transactions.
Although the official rates provide guidance for formal financial transactions, commercial banks and forex bureaus often adjust their margins in line with market dynamics.
Parallel Market Rates
Despite the Bank of South Sudan’s official guidance, the parallel market trades the US dollar at significantly higher levels. On average, the parallel rate is estimated to exceed SSP 6,000 per dollar, almost SSP 1,500 higher than the official rate. This widening gap continues to put pressure on households and businesses that rely on foreign exchange for essential imports.
Disclaimer
Parallel market rates are usually higher by as much as SSP 1,500 to the dollar. Even the central bank rate auctions foreign currency at levels above the official rate by as much as SSP 1,000 to the dollar. The provided figures are for information purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Jakony.com® is not a financial advisory platform.