# The dollar surprises the market in Egypt: exchange rate at midday trading Thursday 5 November

> The dollar fell below EGP 54 at several Egyptian banks at midday on 5 November 2026, down from higher opening levels. Central bank net reserves were reported at about $57.5 billion at the end of October.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-05T12:10:37.048Z
- Category: market · region Egypt · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/81668-the-dollar-surprises-the-market-in-egypt-exchange-rate-at-midday-trading
- Commodities: [Egyptian Pound (EGP per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDEGP.md)

## Why it matters

A stronger pound lowers the local-currency cost of Egyptian feed imports, but the move is a routine intraday quote.

## Sources

- tafsela.net: https://www.tafsela.net/104315

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