The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced a USD 150 million special end-of-year foreign exchange auction, marking the first time such a large FX amount has been released since October 14.
The auction, scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025, comes in addition to NBE’s regular bi-weekly FX auctions and is aligned with the central bank’s objectives of maintaining price stability and safeguarding external sector balance.
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According to the official notice, participating banks are required to submit their bids between 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon, with auction results to be announced at 3:00 PM on the same day. Settlement will be completed by end of day, December 27.
Market participants see the USD 150 million injection as a notable intervention, especially given that the last FX auction of similar size was conducted on October 14, highlighting the significance of the move amid persistent foreign exchange tightness.
The auction will be conducted electronically via fxauction@nbe.gov.et, as outlined by the central bank.
This latest FX release signals NBE’s continued effort to manage liquidity conditions and support stability in the foreign exchange market as the year closes.
