The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has released its official foreign exchange auction schedule for the remainder of the fiscal year, unveiling a total allocation of USD 520 million for upcoming auctions.
According to the statement, USD 420 million has been designated for the third quarter of FY 2025/26, while an additional USD 100 million is set aside for December 2025 auctions.
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The Bank emphasized that the move is part of its broader commitment to enhance transparency, predictability, and efficiency in the FX market. The auctions will continue to be held bi-weekly, with dates set as follows:
FX Auction Schedule – FY 2025/26
QII (December 2025)
- December 2 – USD 50 million
- December 16 – USD 50 million
QIII (January – March 2026)
- January 6 – USD 70 million
- January 20 – USD 70 million
- February 3 – USD 70 million
- February 17 – USD 70 million
- March 3 – USD 70 million
- March 17 – USD 70 million
NBE noted that quarterly FX auction allocations will be regularly published to improve market clarity and support participants in planning their forex requirements.
