Ethiopian Forex · Today: Sep 26, 2026 G.C. · Meskerem 16, 2019 AM E.C.2 of 3 USD banks current · Sep 25, 2026 G.C. · Meskerem 15, 2019 AM E.C.

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Bank · USDBuysSells
HIB

Hibret Bank

yesterday · Sep 25, 2026 G.C. · Meskerem 15, 2019 AM E.C. · Best buy

163.32166.59
HIJ

Hijra Bank

older rate · Sep 3, 2026 G.C. · Nehasse 28, 2018 AM E.C.

161.66164.90
AMH

Amhara Bank

yesterday · Sep 25, 2026 G.C. · Meskerem 15, 2019 AM E.C.

161.50164.73
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Using Hibret Bank's current published cash rate from 2026-09-25 (yesterday). Confirm with the bank before transacting.

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Fed decisionSeptember 16, 2026

Federal Reserve raises its policy-rate range to 3.75%–4.00%

The Fed raised its target range by 0.25 percentage point and said inflation remains elevated. Higher US interest rates can support the dollar and tighten global financial conditions, affecting capital flows, import costs and currencies far beyond the United States.

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A stronger dollar can increase the Birr cost of dollar-priced imports and debt. It is one global influence—not a prediction of Ethiopia's official or bank exchange rates.

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