Egyptian pound hits record low of 56 per dollar

The Egyptian pound fell to a record low of 56 per US dollar as stocks dipped in early trade. The central bank emphasizes exchange rate unification to manage external shocks.

A gold vendor counts Egyptian pounds after buying gold at a jewellery shop in Cairo, Egypt, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

The Egyptian pound fell to a record low of 56 per USD on Monday morning amid a parliamentary vote on military support for Saudi Arabia. The currency depreciation coincides with equity market volatility in Cairo.

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