Sudan Currency Market Report as of November 1, 2026

A review of foreign exchange rates in the Sudanese parallel market and the economic and living conditions as of November 1, 2026.

USD parallel market rate

Parallel Market Price Summary

Foreign currency rates in the parallel market showed variations up to November 1, 2026. The US dollar recorded 10,255 Sudanese pounds, an increase of 0.7% from last week, ranging between 9,925 and 10,500. The Saudi riyal reached 2,635, a decrease of 0.2%, while the UAE dirham recorded 2,790, an increase of 0.7%. The euro reached 11,380, a decrease of 0.2%, and the Egyptian pound reached 187, an increase of 0.9%. The gap between parallel and official rates remains, exceeding 100% for various currencies; the difference for the dollar reached about 110%, the riyal 101%, the dirham 108%, the euro 113%, and the Egyptian pound 114%.

Impact of Infrastructure Attacks

News reports from Radio Dabanga at the end of October 2026 stated that vital facilities were targeted by drone attacks. The Rapid Support Forces launched an attack on the oil pumping station and electricity services in the Haya area of eastern Sudan. In a related context, the city of Shendi was subjected to a similar attack that destroyed the power station, putting it completely out of service. These security events had direct effects on citizens' daily lives; it was reported that the city of Al-Duwaym in White Nile State saw a sharp rise in basic living costs, with the price of ice jumping to 30,000 pounds and mobile phone charging reaching 2,000 pounds amid power outages.

International Perspectives on Economic Outlook

According to international media, the International Monetary Fund raised new estimates suggesting a potential 7% growth in the Sudanese economy during 2026 and 15% in 2027. However, other reports indicated that economic experts expressed significant reservations regarding these projections. These experts believe that such figures may not reflect the reality of sustainable recovery given the widespread economic destruction left by the ongoing war. Observers note that macro indicators may not align with the field challenges facing service and production sectors, making economic predictions a subject of debate and analysis among specialists under current conditions.

Educational and Social Challenges

News reports pointed to a growing crisis in the education sector, with the Sudanese Teachers Committee warning of a looming educational catastrophe. According to these reports, eight million children are now outside the education system in Sudan. Public educational institutions face a real risk of collapse due to the economic difficulties suffered by teachers, in addition to the significant decline in the number of students enrolled in schools. These data confirm the scale of the social and economic pressures facing Sudanese families, coinciding with the challenges witnessed by financial markets and the availability of basic services in various states of the country.

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