(JUBA) – The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) opened the week steady against major international currencies, according to official exchange rates published by the Bank of South Sudan on Monday, 25 August 2025. The rates provide the official benchmark for transactions within the formal banking sector, even as the parallel market continues to influence real market dynamics.
Official Exchange Rates – Monday, 25 August 2025
| Currency | Selling (SSP) | Buying (SSP) | Equivalent in USD* |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 4,602.24 | 4,466.21 | $1 = SSP 4,602 |
| EURO | 5,364.37 | 5,204.92 | €1 = $1.16 |
| GBP | 6,198.29 | 6,014.20 | £1 = $1.34 |
| KSH | 35.68 | 34.51 | KSh 1 = $0.0077 |
| UGX | 1.29 | 1.25 | UGX 1 = $0.00028 |
| SDG | 7.70 | 7.42 | SDG 1 = $0.0017 |
| ETB | 32.56 | 31.59 | ETB 1 = $0.0071 |
| RWF | 3.19 | 3.07 | RWF 1 = $0.0007 |
| TZS | 1.89 | 1.79 | TZS 1 = $0.0004 |
| BIF | 1.57 | 1.50 | BIF 1 = $0.00034 |
*USD equivalents are calculated against the official dollar rate of SSP 4,602.
Analysis
The South Sudan Pound remained broadly stable against the US Dollar, trading at SSP 4,602.24 for selling and SSP 4,466.21 for buying. Against the Euro and the British Pound, the SSP showed continued weakness, with the Euro selling at over SSP 5,364 and the Sterling Pound above SSP 6,198.
Regional currencies such as the Kenyan Shilling (KSh), Ugandan Shilling (UGX), Ethiopian Birr (ETB), and Rwandan Franc (RWF) recorded minimal movement against the SSP. The relative stability comes as the Bank of South Sudan maintains its interventions to keep official rates aligned with broader market expectations.
Parallel Market Pressure
Despite the published official rates, businesses and individuals continue to rely heavily on the parallel market, where the US Dollar trades significantly higher. On Monday, traders in Juba reported rates between SSP 5,800 and SSP 6,000 per dollar, nearly SSP 1,500 more than the official bank rate.
This divergence continues to shape local market prices, particularly for imported goods, as businesses often struggle to access foreign currency at official rates.
Outlook
The opening week rates suggest that the SSP may hold steady in the formal market, though inflationary pressures, high demand for foreign exchange, and reduced hard currency inflows could weigh on its performance in the parallel market. Traders and consumers alike will be watching closely to see if the Bank of South Sudan introduces any new measures to ease liquidity challenges in the coming days.
Disclaimer
Parallel market rates are usually higher by as much as SSP 1,500 to the dollar. Even the central bank auctions foreign currency at rates higher than official rates by as much as SSP 1,000 to the dollar. The figures provided here are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Jakony.com® is not a financial advisory platform.
