Official Dollar Rate Crosses 4,600 SSP Threshold

Amnon Jobi June 24, 2025 2 min read

(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan has officially released the national exchange rates for major global and regional currencies as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The central bank’s daily update provides a detailed breakdown of both selling and buying rates used for currency conversion across financial institutions in the country.

According to the new figures, the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) trades against the United States Dollar (USD) at a selling rate of SSP 4,619.26 and a buying rate of SSP 4,482.73. This places one dollar approximately equal to 4,619 SSP when buying foreign currency, and 4,482 SSP when converting back to local currency. In U.S. Dollar terms, one South Sudanese Pound is worth approximately $0.00022 at the selling rate.

The Euro is being sold at SSP 5,299.21 and bought at SSP 5,141.69, while the British Pound Sterling stands higher at SSP 6,186.11 for selling and SSP 6,002.37 for buying. These figures highlight a relatively stable trend in foreign currency availability and valuation, essential for both trade and monetary policy stability in South Sudan.

The Kenyan Shilling (KSH) is listed at SSP 35.81 for selling and SSP 34.62 for buying. The Ugandan Shilling (UGX) is set at SSP 1.29 for selling and SSP 1.24 for buying. Similarly, the Ethiopian Birr (ETB) is valued at SSP 34.22 selling and SSP 33.21 buying, while the Rwandan Franc (RWF) trades at SSP 3.23 selling and SSP 3.08 buying.

Official Dollar Rate Crosses 4,600 SSP Threshold — Photo: BoSS Portal

Among other regional currencies, the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) is pegged at SSP 1.74 selling and SSP 1.69 buying, while the Burundian Franc (BIF) is set at SSP 1.58 for selling and SSP 1.51 for buying. Lastly, the Sudanese Pound (SDG), with which South Sudan shares a long historical financial tie, is posted at SSP 7.71 selling and SSP 7.44 buying.

In U.S. Dollar equivalents, the South Sudanese Pound trades at approximately $0.00022 for USD, $0.00019 for EUR, and $0.00016 for GBP. The exchange rates help guide importers, exporters, remittance handlers, and banking institutions in setting prices and conversion mechanisms for international transactions.

The rates were published officially by the Bank of South Sudan via their online platform and physical notice. Stakeholders are encouraged to consult www.boss.gov.ss for real-time updates and additional resources.