(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has opened the trading week with minor shifts in its official foreign exchange rates, reflecting a generally stable market environment despite small currency movements against the South Sudanese Pound (SSP).
The US dollar saw a slight gain, with the official selling rate moving from SSP 4,599.1660 on Friday, 8 August 2025, to SSP 4,606.6531 on Monday, 11 August 2025. This represents a depreciation of the pound by SSP 7.49 per dollar. The official buying rate also increased from SSP 4,463.2300 to SSP 4,470.4959.
The euro eased slightly, with the selling rate dropping from SSP 5,374.1254 to SSP 5,358.9196, and the buying rate from SSP 5,214.3916 to SSP 5,200.0808.
The British pound recorded modest strength, climbing from SSP 6,149.0849 to SSP 6,189.4992 on the selling side, and from SSP 5,966.4459 to SSP 6,005.6642 on the buying side.
Regional currencies remained largely stable. The Kenyan shilling edged up to SSP 35.6690 from SSP 35.6524, while the Ugandan shilling rose slightly to SSP 1.2929 from SSP 1.2901.
Comparison of Official Exchange Rates (8 Aug vs. 11 Aug 2025)
| Currency | Selling (8 Aug) | Selling (11 Aug) | Change | Buying (8 Aug) | Buying (11 Aug) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 4,599.1660 | 4,606.6531 | +7.49 | 4,463.2300 | 4,470.4959 | +7.27 |
| EUR | 5,374.1254 | 5,358.9196 | -15.21 | 5,214.3916 | 5,200.0808 | -14.31 |
| GBP | 6,149.0849 | 6,189.4992 | +40.41 | 5,966.4459 | 6,005.6642 | +39.22 |
| KSH | 35.6524 | 35.6690 | +0.0166 | 34.4917 | 34.5612 | +0.0695 |
| UGX | 1.2901 | 1.2929 | +0.0028 | 1.2485 | 1.2512 | +0.0027 |
| SDG | 7.6827 | 7.6944 | +0.0117 | 7.4141 | 7.4256 | +0.0115 |
| ETB | 33.2642 | 33.1613 | -0.1029 | 31.8852 | 32.1580 | +0.2728 |
| RWF | 3.1905 | 3.1957 | +0.0052 | 3.0749 | 3.0799 | +0.0050 |
| TZS | 1.8772 | 1.8803 | +0.0031 | 1.7925 | 1.7740 | -0.0185 |
| BIF | 1.5121 | 1.5745 | +0.0624 | 7.5014 | 7.5037 | +0.0023 |
The data underlines a relatively steady forex landscape, with no sharp swings in either international or regional currencies against the South Sudanese Pound.
For importers, exporters, and traders operating in South Sudan, such stability in official rates provides a clearer framework for planning transactions, though the reality of market pricing is often influenced by parallel market activity.
Market Interpretation for Business & Investors
For businesses in South Sudan, particularly importers, exporters, and logistics operators, the minor upward movement of the US dollar and sterling underscores ongoing foreign currency demand. While the official rates remain tightly controlled, the marginal weakening of the pound against these currencies could influence procurement costs for dollar- and pound denominated goods.
The slight fall in the euro rate may present short term opportunities for businesses trading with Eurozone suppliers, especially for those settling payments at official rates rather than parallel market prices.
Regional currency stability, especially in the Kenyan and Ugandan shillings, suggests that day to day cross border transactions remain unaffected by volatility, which may help maintain steady supply chains from neighbouring markets.
From an investor perspective, the controlled nature of these fluctuations points to a relatively stable monetary policy stance by the Bank of South Sudan. However, the real challenge remains the divergence between official and parallel market rates, which can significantly alter operational costs in the private sector.
Disclaimer
These rates are the official exchange rates published by the Bank of South Sudan for 11 August 2025. Parallel market rates may differ substantially and are usually higher. Businesses operating in South Sudan should consider both official and market rates in planning financial decisions.