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Week 38, 2026September 14, 2026 – September 20, 2026
The bank average buying rate rose from 160.93 to 161.02 (+0.06%), between a low of 160.93 and a high of 161.10. The forex office average buying rate rose from 181.33 to 181.83 (+0.28%), between a low of 181.33 and a high of 181.83. The Black Market rate rose from 182.60 to 183.77 (+0.64%), between a low of 182.60 and a high of 183.91.
| USD, I sell | Open | Close | High | Low | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks | 160.93 | 161.02 | 161.10 | 160.93 | 161.02 | +0.06% |
| Forex offices | 181.33 | 181.83 | 181.83 | 181.33 | 181.48 | +0.28% |
| Black Market | 182.60 | 183.77 | 183.91 | 182.60 | 183.50 | +0.64% |
| NBE official | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Banks held, the Black Market rose
- Banks average
- Forex offices average
- Black Market
- Middle half of banks (IQR)
| Date | Banks average | Forex offices average | Black Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | 160.93 | 181.33 | 182.60 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 161.06 | 181.33 | 183.32 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 161.10 | 181.33 | 183.50 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 161.02 | 181.33 | 183.53 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 161.01 | 181.33 | 183.91 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 161.02 | 181.83 | 183.86 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 161.02 | 181.83 | 183.77 |
Black Market gap14.1%Started 13.5% · averaged 14.0%
Day-to-day swings—Bank volatility, annualized · Black Market —
Biggest movers
- Development Bank of Ethiopia▲ 0.62%
- Development Bank of Ethiopia▲ 0.62%
- Yoga Forex Bureau▲ 0.56%
- Yoga Forex Bureau▲ 0.56%
- Taypay Forex Bureau▲ 0.27%
Least reliable publishers
- Abay Bank0.00% of days fresh
- Ammann Forex Bureau0.00% of days fresh
- Awash Bank0.00% of days fresh
Events & quality flags
No market events in this period.
No rates were flagged as unusual.
Summary
- The bank average buying rate rose from 160.93 to 161.02 (+0.06%), between a low of 160.93 and a high of 161.10.
- The forex office average buying rate rose from 181.33 to 181.83 (+0.28%), between a low of 181.33 and a high of 181.83.
- The Black Market rate rose from 182.60 to 183.77 (+0.64%), between a low of 182.60 and a high of 183.91.
- The Black Market premium over banks widened from +13.46% to +14.13%, averaging +13.96%.
- The biggest mover was Development Bank of Ethiopia, whose selling rate changed +0.62%.
- Gadaa Bank most often had the best buying rate: 7 of 7 days.
- Global Bank Ethiopia most often had the best selling rate: 7 of 7 days.
- Institutions published a fresh rate on 31.35% of days on average; the least reliable was Abay Bank at 0.00%.
- No rates were flagged as unusual.
Informational only. Not a quote, offer, or recommendation.