Khartoum, Sudan – Trading opened this morning, Sunday, December 14, 2025, with a noticeable stability in exchange rates against the Sudanese pound. The dollar exchange rate remained at the selling price of 3,750 pounds. This is the highest level ever recorded.
This stability at the historical peak reflects an economy facing a phase of “adapting to the crisis.” Prices are moving within a narrow range without sufficient internal catalysts for a sustained decline, according to traders in the parallel market.
Widening risk gap and weak liquidity
The market witnessed a widening gap between the buying and selling price of the dollar. The gap reached approximately 85 Egyptian pounds, with the buying price recording 3,665 pounds per dollar. This widening reflects the fragility of liquidity and the increased pricing risks for traders.
This pattern was repeated for the euro and the British pound, with a gap exceeding 70 to 100 pounds depending on the currency. This indicates that traders have shifted from a “chase” to a “position” strategy. They are now relying on larger margins for protection.
These developments are linked to external supply bottlenecks and weak reserves. This makes risk margins a more dominant factor in daily pricing than any short-term seasonal factors.
The collapse since the war: a loss of 570% of value
Since the outbreak of conflict in April 2023, the Sudanese pound has lost more than five times its value. The dollar has appreciated by an estimated 570% compared to the beginning of the war. This confirms the deep recession and high inflation facing the Sudanese economy.
This reading is consistent with the World Bank reports issued in 2025. The reports confirm that the economic and social consequences of the war are widespread and entrench a long-term shock to income, employment and public finances.
Studies by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) have warned of a significant decline in GDP, especially if the war continues until the end of 2025. This will lead to increased poverty and unemployment.
A recent UN briefing indicated that Sudan is facing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian and economic crises. The collapse in the currency’s value reflects a structural erosion of the purchasing power of Sudanese citizens.
