(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has released the official daily exchange rates for Friday, 1st August 2025, showing a largely stable performance of the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major foreign currencies. The rates indicate a cautious but steady opening to the month for the country’s forex market.
According to the official bulletin, the South Sudanese Pound is trading at a selling rate of 4,593.83 against the US Dollar, and a buying rate of 4,458.06. Based on the current exchange benchmark of $1 equal to 4,600 SSP, this represents a relatively narrow spread and suggests no major shock to the domestic currency at the start of the month.
The Euro opened at a selling rate of 5,258.10 and a buying rate of 5,101.80. Meanwhile, the British Pound Sterling was selling at 6,079.59 and buying at 5,954.34, reflecting its continued strong position against the SSP.
In the East African regional market, the Kenyan Shilling sold at 35.61 and bought at 34.45 SSP. The Ugandan Shilling was priced at 1.29 selling and 1.23 buying, indicating minor fluctuations from the previous weeks.
The Ethiopian Birr stood at 33.30 for selling and 32.31 for buying, while the Tanzanian Shilling posted rates of 1.79 selling and 1.73 buying. The Rwandan Franc sold at 3.21 and bought at 3.06 SSP. The Sudanese Pound traded at 7.67 (selling) and 7.40 (buying), while Burundi’s Franc was priced at 1.58 for selling and 7.50 for buying, showing a notable gap between the two rates.
Summary of the official exchange rates as released by the Bank of South Sudan on 1st August 2025:
| Currency | Selling Rate (SSP) | Buying Rate (SSP) | Approx. Value in USD (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 |
| KSH | 35.61 | 34.45 | $0.008 |
| UGX | 1.29 | 1.23 | $0.00028 |
| SDG | 7.67 | 7.40 | $0.00167 |
| ETB | 33.30 | 32.31 | $0.00724 |
| RWF | 3.21 | 3.06 | $0.00070 |
| TZS | 1.79 | 1.73 | $0.00039 |
| BIF | 1.58 | 7.50 | $0.00034 (selling) |
While the SSP remains relatively stable against the dollar and other key currencies, the buying and selling gaps for some regional currencies such as the Burundi Franc indicate possible market inefficiencies or adjustments in cross border flows.
The exchange data from the Bank of South Sudan offers a useful snapshot of market activity as stakeholders, including traders, importers, and policy planners, adjust expectations for the new month.
For regular updates on exchange rates and market performance, the public is advised to visit the official Bank of South Sudan website www.boss.gov.ss.
Disclaimer
This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. All currency conversions are based on official exchange rates published by the Bank of South Sudan as of 1 August 2025. Readers are encouraged to consult authorised financial institutions for current rates before making any currency exchange or investment decisions.
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