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January 2026January 1, 2026 – January 31, 2026
The bank average buying rate was almost unchanged at 151.61 (0.00%), between 151.61 and 151.61. The forex office average buying rate rose from 176.00 to 178.00 (+1.14%), between a low of 176.00 and a high of 178.00. The Black Market rate rose from 186.91 to 189.84 (+1.57%), between a low of 185.00 and a high of 191.24.
| USD, I sell | Open | Close | High | Low | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks | 151.61 | 151.61 | 151.61 | 151.61 | 151.61 | 0.00% |
| Forex offices | 176.00 | 178.00 | 178.00 | 176.00 | 177.45 | +1.14% |
| Black Market | 186.91 | 189.84 | 191.24 | 185.00 | 188.68 | +1.57% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 151.61 | 176.00 | 186.91 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | 151.61 | 176.00 | 186.85 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 151.61 | 176.00 | 186.83 |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 151.61 | 176.00 | 186.33 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 151.61 | 177.00 | 185.73 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 151.61 | 177.00 | 185.30 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 151.61 | 177.00 | 185.01 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 151.61 | 177.00 | 185.00 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 151.61 | 177.00 | 186.16 |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 151.61 | 177.00 | 188.76 |
| Jan 11, 2026 | 151.61 | 177.00 | 189.08 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 151.61 | 177.00 | 189.22 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 151.61 | 177.00 | 189.32 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 189.08 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 189.00 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 188.81 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 188.72 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 189.67 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 191.24 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 190.35 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 190.11 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 190.56 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 190.62 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 190.26 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 190.26 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 190.14 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 189.82 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 190.09 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 189.93 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 190.13 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 151.61 | 178.00 | 189.84 |
Black Market gap25.2%Started 23.3% · averaged 24.5%
Day-to-day swings0.00%Bank volatility, annualized · Black Market 7.03%
Most often best—
Biggest movers
- Saba Forex Bureau▲ 1.14%
- Saba Forex Bureau▲ 1.14%
- Cooperative Bank of Oromia▲ 0.29%
- Cooperative Bank of Oromia▲ 0.29%
- Commercial Bank of Ethiopia 0.00%
Least reliable publishers
- Abay Bank0.00% of days fresh
- Amhara Bank0.00% of days fresh
- Ammann Forex Bureau0.00% 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 151.61 (0.00%), between 151.61 and 151.61.
- The forex office average buying rate rose from 176.00 to 178.00 (+1.14%), between a low of 176.00 and a high of 178.00.
- The Black Market rate rose from 186.91 to 189.84 (+1.57%), between a low of 185.00 and a high of 191.24.
- The Black Market premium over banks widened from +23.29% to +25.22%, averaging +24.45%.
- Annualized volatility was 0.00% for banks and 7.03% for the Black Market.
- The biggest mover was Saba Forex Bureau, whose buying rate changed +1.14%.
- Institutions published a fresh rate on 6.36% 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.