Egypt's pound hit nearly 54 per dollar in March 2026 as oil prices surged. Crypto interest grows despite bans, while the e-Pound CBDC targets a 2030 launch.

Egypt's pound gained roughly 4% against the dollar since June 13, becoming the world's best-performing currency after the US-Iran deal sent oil prices

Egypt's pound hit nearly 54 per dollar in March 2026 as oil prices surged. Crypto interest grows despite bans, while the e-Pound CBDC targets a 2030 launch.

Egypts pound has become the worlds strongest-performing currency, appreciating over 7% against the US dollar since early May

Egypt has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the recent slump in global oil prices, with its currency recording the strongest...