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Week 39, 2026September 21, 2026 – September 27, 2026
The bank average buying rate was almost unchanged at 161.07 (+0.02%), between 161.03 and 161.07. The forex office average buying rate rose from 181.83 to 183.00 (+0.64%), between a low of 181.83 and a high of 183.00. The Black Market rate fell from 183.36 to 183.24 (−0.06%), between a low of 183.13 and a high of 183.58.
| USD, I sell | Open | Close | High | Low | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks | 161.04 | 161.07 | 161.07 | 161.03 | 161.05 | +0.02% |
| Forex offices | 181.83 | 183.00 | 183.00 | 181.83 | 182.36 | +0.64% |
| Black Market | 183.36 | 183.24 | 183.58 | 183.13 | 183.27 | −0.06% |
| NBE official | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Banks held, the Black Market held
- Banks average
- Forex offices average
- Black Market
- Middle half of banks (IQR)
| Date | Banks average | Forex offices average | Black Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 161.04 | 181.83 | 183.36 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 161.03 | 181.83 | 183.13 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 161.03 | 181.83 | 183.23 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 161.05 | 182.50 | 183.58 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 161.05 | 182.50 | 183.17 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 161.07 | 183.00 | 183.20 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 161.07 | 183.00 | 183.24 |
Black Market gap13.8%Started 13.9% · averaged 13.8%
Day-to-day swings—Bank volatility, annualized · Black Market —
Biggest movers
- Saba Forex Bureau▲ 0.83%
- Saba Forex Bureau▲ 0.83%
- Yoga Forex Bureau▲ 0.55%
- Yoga Forex Bureau▲ 0.55%
- Taypay Forex Bureau▲ 0.55%
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 was almost unchanged at 161.07 (+0.02%), between 161.03 and 161.07.
- The forex office average buying rate rose from 181.83 to 183.00 (+0.64%), between a low of 181.83 and a high of 183.00.
- The Black Market rate fell from 183.36 to 183.24 (−0.06%), between a low of 183.13 and a high of 183.58.
- The Black Market premium over banks narrowed from +13.86% to +13.77%, averaging +13.80%.
- The biggest mover was Saba Forex Bureau, whose selling rate changed +0.83%.
- 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 32.14% 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.