The US dollar continued to strengthen against the Egyptian pound on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, extending a run of steady gains, according to the National Bank of Egypt.
The dollar reached EGP 51.93, up from EGP 51.69 in the previous session, an increase of EGP 0.24, signalling continued, though modest, pressure on the local currency.
Analysts say movements in the Egyptian pound remain closely tied to demand for foreign currency, particularly the US dollar, which is widely used for imports and international transactions.
The British pound also rose, trading at EGP 70.18 for buying and EGP 70.44 for selling.
The euro recorded slight gains, reaching EGP 61.14 for buying and EGP 61.34 for selling.
Meanwhile, the Chinese yuan edged up to EGP 7.61 for buying and EGP 7.63 for selling.
Regional currencies showed similar trends. The UAE dirham rose to EGP 14.12 for buying and EGP 14.16 for selling, supported by demand linked to travel, remittances and economic ties with Gulf countries.
Overall, the Egyptian pound remains under pressure amid fluctuating demand for foreign currency, as the country seeks to balance import needs with inflows from tourism, investment and remittances.
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