The price of the Saudi riyal against the Egyptian pound witnessed varying price movements during the month of February, with its trend towards stability on Thursday, which represents the last day of weekly trading in Egyptian banks.

The price of the riyal reached Central Bank At the end of today’s trading, Thursday, 12.76 pounds to buy, and 12.79 pounds to sell.

Sudden rise on February 19

Last Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Saudi riyal recorded the most prominent price movement during the month, as the price of the riyal jumped against the Egyptian pound by approximately 2%, from an opening level close to 12.50 pounds to a close at 12.66 pounds, with the highest daily level recorded. At 12.70 pounds.

Why did the price of the riyal rise against the pound?

The Egyptian pound witnessed a noticeable decline against foreign currencies, led by The US dollar, which was immediately reflected in the exchange rate of the riyal. The past few days witnessed the rise of the dollar against the pound, reaching the level of 48 pounds, which is the highest level in 5 months.

The rise in the price of the riyal coincides with the beginning of the month of Ramadan, as the demand for the Saudi currency increases for travel purposes to perform Umrah, and tourism, as well as remittance flows from Egyptian workers.

The price of the riyal against the pound

The price of the riyal in the National Bank of Egypt

The price of the riyal in the National Bank of Egypt is trading today, Thursday, at 12.72 pounds for purchase, and 12.79 pounds for sale.

The price of the riyal in the Banque Misr

The price of the riyal reached, today, Thursday, in the Bank of Egypt, 12.72 pounds to buy, and 12.79 pounds to sell.

The price of the riyal in the Bank of Alexandria

The price of the riyal, today, Thursday, in the Bank of Alexandria, was 12.72 pounds to buy, and 12.76 pounds to sell.

The price of the riyal in the Suez Canal Bank

The price of the riyal in the Suez Canal Bank, today, Thursday, reached 12.71 pounds to buy, and 12.80 pounds. For sale.

The price of the riyal in the Commercial International Bank

The price of the riyal in the Commercial International Bank, today, Thursday, was 12.75 pounds to buy, and 12.80 pounds to sell.

The price of the riyal in Faisal Islamic Bank

The price of the riyal, today, Thursday, in Faisal Islamic Bank, reached 12.71 pounds to buy, and 12.79 pounds to sell.

The price of the riyal in Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Record price The riyal, today, Thursday, at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, was 12.78 pounds for purchase, and 12.81 pounds for sale.

The price of the riyal at Cairo Bank

The price of the riyal at Cairo Bank, today, Thursday, was 12.72 pounds for purchase, and 12.79 pounds for sale.

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