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Ethiopian Birr Market Report

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Comprehensive analysis of Ethiopian birr black market exchange rates, P2P trading activity, and economic factors affecting the currency market.

Market Summary
340
P2P Trades
$125K
Trading Volume
127
Active Sellers
1.8
Avg Spread (ETB)
Market Analysis

Currency Performance

USD/ETB
161.50
+2.3%
EUR/ETB
177.80
-0.8%
GBP/ETB
207.50
AED/ETB
43.95
+1.1%
CAD/ETB
116.80
+0.9%
AUD/ETB
103.20
-0.5%

P2P Market Health

Liquidity Status: High

Market depth shows strong participation with 127 active sellers.

Average spread of 1.8 ETB indicates healthy competition.

Economic Factors

Market Events

  • β€’NBE maintains current monetary policy stance
  • β€’Increased remittance flows observed this week
  • β€’Regional economic summit discussions ongoing

Influencing Factors

  • β€’Inflation concerns affecting currency demand
  • β€’Import restrictions creating supply pressure
  • β€’Seasonal factors influencing trading patterns
Trading Insights

Market Activity

Today's trading session showed high activity with 340 completed P2P trades totaling approximately $125K USD equivalent in volume.

Rate Movements

The USD/ETB pair gained 2.3% to reach 161.5 ETB, reflecting increased demandfor US dollars in the parallel market.

Market Outlook

With 127 active sellers and an average spread of 1.8 ETB, the market demonstrates healthy liquidity. Traders should monitor ongoing economic developments and policy announcements that may influence future rate movements.

Disclaimer

This report is for informational purposes only. Exchange rates are volatile and may vary by location and provider. Users should verify current rates and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.