(JUBA) – A review of official foreign exchange rates published by the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) shows only minimal changes in the value of the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) between Thursday 18 July and Monday 21 July 2025, suggesting a relatively stable currency environment over the short term.
According to the Central Bank’s daily bulletin, the SSP marginally strengthened against the US Dollar, with the selling rate dropping from SSP 4,599.6088 to SSP 4,597.7480, a minor appreciation of 1.86 SSP. The buying rate also declined slightly from SSP 4,463.6598 to SSP 4,461.8540, marking a similarly negligible shift.
The Euro showed mixed movements, with the selling rate increasing from SSP 5,335.5463 to SSP 5,351.7787, suggesting a 16.23 SSP depreciation of the Pound, while the buying rate decreased from SSP 5,176.9597 to SSP 5,152.7058, a relative strengthening.
The British Pound also followed a similar pattern. The selling rate rose from SSP 6,162.5559 to SSP 6,178.9136, showing a 16.36 SSP weakening, while the buying rate moved from SSP 5,979.5187 to SSP 5,995.8394, reflecting a slight rise.
Regional currencies experienced only marginal adjustments. The Kenyan Shilling and Ugandan Shilling remained virtually unchanged, with less than 0.02 SSP difference in both buying and selling rates. The Sudanese Pound (SDG), Ethiopian Birr (ETB), Rwandan Franc (RWF), Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), and Burundian Franc (BIF) also showed negligible fluctuations over the three-day period.
Comparison: Bank of South Sudan Official Exchange Rates
| Currency | 18 July Selling | 21 July Selling | Change | 18 July Buying | 21 July Buying | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 4,599.6088 | 4,597.7480 | ▼1.86 | 4,463.6598 | 4,461.8540 | ▼1.81 |
| EURO | 5,335.5463 | 5,351.7787 | ▲16.23 | 5,176.9597 | 5,152.7058 | ▼24.25 |
| GBP | 6,162.5559 | 6,178.9136 | ▲16.36 | 5,979.5187 | 5,995.8394 | ▲16.32 |
| KSH | 35.6835 | 35.6655 | ▼0.018 | 34.4684 | 34.4678 | ▼0.0006 |
| UGX | 1.2856 | 1.2848 | ▼0.0008 | 1.24419 | 1.2435 | ▼0.0007 |
| SDG | 7.6814 | 7.6783 | ▼0.0031 | 7.4130 | 7.4100 | ▼0.0030 |
| ETB | 33.7104 | 33.6888 | ▼0.0216 | 32.7140 | 32.6930 | ▼0.0210 |
| RWF | 3.2138 | 3.2393 | ▲0.0255 | 3.0636 | 3.0874 | ▲0.0238 |
| TZS | 1.7623 | 1.7644 | ▲0.0021 | 1.7102 | 1.7123 | ▲0.0021 |
| BIF | 1.5740 | 1.6783 | ▲0.1043 | 1.50332 | 1.74100 | ▲0.2377 |
Despite these minor movements, the SSP has generally held its ground, particularly against the USD, a key benchmark for import-driven economies like South Sudan’s. Economists in Juba say this trend may indicate cautious central bank management amid inflationary pressures, commodity price shifts, and ongoing monetary reforms.
The Central Bank’s daily rate publications aim to improve transparency and provide guidance to banks, forex bureaus, traders, and the general public in managing foreign exchange dealings. However, it is important to note that these are official rates set for regulated financial institutions and may not reflect the parallel or informal market rates, which are often significantly higher due to demand, limited forex supply and cash based transactions.
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