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May 2026May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026
The bank average buying rate rose from 153.78 to 154.26 (+0.31%), between a low of 153.78 and a high of 154.26. The forex office average buying rate fell from 175.00 to 173.20 (−1.03%), between a low of 173.20 and a high of 175.00. The Black Market rate fell from 183.72 to 180.61 (−1.69%), between a low of 177.74 and a high of 187.96.
| USD, I sell | Open | Close | High | Low | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks | 153.78 | 154.26 | 154.26 | 153.78 | 154.09 | +0.31% |
| Forex offices | 175.00 | 173.20 | 175.00 | 173.20 | 173.90 | −1.03% |
| Black Market | 183.72 | 180.61 | 187.96 | 177.74 | 184.12 | −1.69% |
| NBE official | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Banks crept up, the Black Market fell
- Banks average
- Forex offices average
- Black Market
- Middle half of banks (IQR)
| Date | Banks average | Forex offices average | Black Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 153.78 | — | 183.72 |
| May 2, 2026 | 153.79 | 175.00 | 184.50 |
| May 3, 2026 | 153.79 | 175.00 | 186.47 |
| May 4, 2026 | 153.86 | 175.00 | 186.85 |
| May 5, 2026 | 153.86 | 175.00 | 186.77 |
| May 6, 2026 | 153.89 | 175.00 | 186.07 |
| May 7, 2026 | 153.92 | — | 185.94 |
| May 8, 2026 | 153.94 | — | 184.61 |
| May 9, 2026 | 153.97 | — | 184.22 |
| May 10, 2026 | 153.97 | — | 184.79 |
| May 11, 2026 | 154.00 | — | 184.85 |
| May 12, 2026 | 154.03 | 175.00 | 184.61 |
| May 13, 2026 | 154.05 | 175.00 | 184.50 |
| May 14, 2026 | 154.08 | 175.00 | 185.08 |
| May 15, 2026 | 154.11 | 174.00 | 179.35 |
| May 16, 2026 | 154.14 | 174.00 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 154.14 | 174.00 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 154.16 | 173.20 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 154.19 | 173.20 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 154.21 | — | 177.74 |
| May 21, 2026 | 154.22 | 173.20 | 184.84 |
| May 22, 2026 | 154.24 | 173.20 | 186.33 |
| May 23, 2026 | 154.24 | 173.20 | 187.96 |
| May 24, 2026 | 154.24 | 173.20 | 184.87 |
| May 25, 2026 | 154.25 | 173.20 | 183.99 |
| May 26, 2026 | 154.25 | 173.20 | 186.26 |
| May 27, 2026 | 154.25 | 173.20 | 181.34 |
| May 28, 2026 | 154.25 | 173.20 | 182.72 |
| May 29, 2026 | 154.25 | 173.20 | 181.71 |
| May 30, 2026 | 154.26 | 173.20 | 180.47 |
| May 31, 2026 | 154.26 | 173.20 | 180.61 |
Black Market gap17.1%Started 19.5% · averaged 19.5%
Day-to-day swings0.21%Bank volatility, annualized · Black Market 24.94%
Biggest movers
- Cooperative Bank of Oromia▼ 15.03%
- Saba Forex Bureau▼ 1.03%
- Saba Forex Bureau▼ 1.03%
- Cooperative Bank of Oromia▲ 0.86%
- Commercial Bank of Ethiopia▲ 0.51%
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 rose from 153.78 to 154.26 (+0.31%), between a low of 153.78 and a high of 154.26.
- The forex office average buying rate fell from 175.00 to 173.20 (−1.03%), between a low of 173.20 and a high of 175.00.
- The Black Market rate fell from 183.72 to 180.61 (−1.69%), between a low of 177.74 and a high of 187.96.
- The Black Market premium over banks narrowed from +19.47% to +17.08%, averaging +19.50%.
- Annualized volatility was 0.21% for banks and 24.94% for the Black Market.
- The biggest mover was Cooperative Bank of Oromia, whose selling rate changed −15.03%.
- Bank of Abyssinia most often had the best buying rate: 31 of 31 days.
- Commercial Bank of Ethiopia most often had the best selling rate: 31 of 31 days.
- Institutions published a fresh rate on 7.71% 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.