(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has released its official exchange rates for Thursday, 18 July 2025, reflecting efforts to improve transparency and support informed market participation as part of the country’s broader financial governance reforms.
The exchange rates which are updated regularly by the central bank help guide commercial transactions and currency conversions in both the public and private sectors. The rates indicate how much the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) is worth against several regional and international currencies, including the US Dollar, Euro, British Pound, and neighbouring East African currencies.
According to the BoSS announcement, the South Sudanese Pound was selling at SSP 4,599.61 per US Dollar and buying at SSP 4,463.66. At the current rate of exchange (1 USD = 4,600 SSP), this reflects a close match with the official benchmark.
Below is a summary of the key exchange rates published on 18 July 2025:
| Currency | Selling Rate (SSP) | Buying Rate (SSP) | Approx. Selling Rate (USD) | Approx. Buying Rate (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 4,599.61 | 4,463.66 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| EURO | 5,335.55 | 5,176.96 | $1.16 | $1.12 |
| GBP | 6,162.56 | 5,979.52 | $1.34 | $1.30 |
| KSH (Kenya) | 35.68 | 34.47 | $0.0078 | $0.0075 |
| UGX (Uganda) | 1.29 | 1.24 | $0.00028 | $0.00027 |
| SDG (Sudan) | 7.68 | 7.41 | $0.00167 | $0.00161 |
| ETB (Ethiopia) | 33.71 | 32.71 | $0.0073 | $0.0071 |
| RWF (Rwanda) | 3.21 | 3.06 | $0.00070 | $0.00067 |
| TZS (Tanzania) | 1.76 | 1.71 | $0.00038 | $0.00037 |
| BIF (Burundi) | 1.57 | 1.50 | $0.00034 | $0.00033 |
The publication of exchange rates comes at a time when the BoSS is strengthening its monetary policy operations and regulatory oversight, including enhancing transparency in financial markets.
This move is also aligned with recent efforts such as the official recognition of mobile money as legal tender and the completion of a workshop on risk based Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) supervision.
The BoSS is expected to continue publishing daily exchange rates on its official platforms to support market actors, increase confidence in the banking system, and reduce the reliance on parallel exchange markets.
The Bank has encouraged all financial institutions, traders, and consumers to refer to these official rates for any currency transactions and to remain compliant with the national financial framework.
Forex Rates Reflect Pressure on Local Currency
The data shows slight depreciation of the SSP against several major currencies, particularly the Euro and British Pound, while holding relatively stable against the US Dollar.
According to the BoSS, the official selling rate for the US Dollar is 4,599.61 SSP, with a buying rate of 4,463.66 SSP, reflecting marginal change from the previous week’s average. The Dollar continues to act as the central benchmark in the South Sudanese currency market, where $1 is officially valued at approximately 4,600 SSP.
However, the SSP showed noticeable weakness against the Euro and British Pound, signalling inflationary pressure in import-dependent sectors.
| Currency | Selling Rate (SSP) | Buying Rate (SSP) | USD Equivalent (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 4,599.61 | 4,463.66 | 1.00 |
| EURO | 5,335.55 | 5,176.96 | 1.16 |
| GBP | 6,162.56 | 5,979.52 | 1.34 |
| KSH | 35.68 | 34.47 | 0.0077 |
| UGX | 1.29 | 1.24 | 0.00028 |
| SDG | 7.68 | 7.41 | 0.0017 |
| ETB | 33.71 | 32.71 | 0.0073 |
| RWF | 3.21 | 3.06 | 0.0007 |
| TZS | 1.76 | 1.71 | 0.00038 |
| BIF | 1.57 | 1.50 | 0.00034 |
Forex traders and economic analysts in Juba say the weakening SSP reflects wider macroeconomic challenges, including high import costs, limited hard currency reserves and continuing dependency on oil revenues. The higher exchange rate for the Euro (5,335.55 SSP) and Pound (6,162.56 SSP) may also push up prices of European imports and services, further affecting consumers in the local market.
The relatively stable performance of the SSP against East African regional currencies like the Kenyan Shilling (35.68 SSP) and Ugandan Shilling (1.29 SSP) suggests that regional trade flows remain largely unaffected, though small fluctuations continue to be monitored.
Financial institutions, importers and travellers are encouraged to use the official exchange rates published by BoSS to avoid market distortions. Businesses dealing with foreign payments have been advised to stay alert to daily updates, particularly given recent trends in mobile money legalisation and growing emphasis on regulatory compliance.