(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has published the official exchange rates for Friday, 1 August 2025, reflecting general stability in the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major international and regional currencies. The new data indicates that the local currency has opened the month with minimal shifts, offering cautious optimism for traders and analysts monitoring the foreign exchange market.
According to the official rate bulletin, the US Dollar is trading at a selling rate of 4,593.83 SSP and a buying rate of 4,458.06 SSP. With the official market benchmark placing $1 at 4,600 SSP, the figures suggest that the domestic currency remains close to parity with central guidance and has not shown significant depreciation at the start of August.
The Euro continues to maintain strength, selling at 5,258.10 SSP and buying at 5,101.80 SSP, while the British Pound Sterling has remained above 6,000 SSP, selling at 6,079.59 SSP and buying at 5,954.34 SSP. The performance of these currencies indicates ongoing global demand pressures and their impact on local pricing dynamics.
In East African regional comparisons, the Kenyan Shilling is listed at 35.61 SSP (selling) and 34.45 SSP (buying), while the Ugandan Shilling exchanged at 1.29 SSP (selling) and 1.23 SSP (buying). The Ethiopian Birr saw modest trade at 33.30 SSP for selling and 32.32 SSP for buying.
The Tanzanian Shilling sold at 1.79 SSP and bought at 1.73 SSP, whereas the Rwandan Franc traded at 3.21 SSP (selling) and 3.06 SSP (buying). The Sudanese Pound was also present in the market, trading at 7.67 SSP (selling) and 7.40 SSP (buying). The Burundi Franc recorded an unusual spread, selling at 1.58 SSP while buying was listed at a higher 7.50 SSP, which analysts note could indicate data variation or an outlier adjustment.
Official exchange rates as of 1 August 2025
| Currency | Selling Rate (SSP) | Buying Rate (SSP) | Approx. USD Value (Selling) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 4,593.83 | 4,458.06 | $1.00 |
| EURO | 5,258.10 | 5,101.80 | $1.14 |
| GBP | 6,079.59 | 5,954.34 | $1.32 |
| Kenyan Shilling | 35.61 | 34.45 | $0.008 |
| Ugandan Shilling | 1.29 | 1.23 | $0.00028 |
| Sudanese Pound | 7.67 | 7.40 | $0.00167 |
| Ethiopian Birr | 33.30 | 32.32 | $0.00724 |
| Rwandan Franc | 3.21 | 3.06 | $0.00070 |
| Tanzanian Shill | 1.79 | 1.73 | $0.00039 |
| Burundi Franc | 1.58 | 7.50 | $0.00034 (selling) |
The data from the Bank of South Sudan suggests a broadly unchanged foreign exchange position for the country as it enters August. There are no strong indications of rapid devaluation or unexpected appreciation. However, forex analysts suggest that regional trade developments, fuel prices, and humanitarian aid inflows could influence currency fluctuations in the coming weeks.
