NBE’s 12th Forex Auction Clears at Birr 154.77 per Dollar

Addis Ababa, December 16, 2025 (FMC) — Thirteen commercial banks secured foreign exchange at the National Bank of Ethiopia’s 12th foreign exchange auction held today.

According to the Central Bank, the weighted average exchange rate of successful bids cleared at Birr 154.7747 per U.S. dollar.

The National Bank of Ethiopia said the auction was conducted as part of its regular foreign exchange market operations.

The central bank also indicated that the next foreign exchange auction will be held in two weeks, in line with its previously announced schedule.