Sudanese pound falls to 10,000 per dollar on parallel market amid economic crisis

Situation Overview

On 21 October 2026, the Sudanese pound fell to a record low of 10,000 Sudanese pounds per US dollar in the parallel market, extending a sharp decline seen over the past few months amid worsening economic conditions linked to war. On 21 October 2026, the reports also said the official banking market weakened, with the dollar quoted at 4,850 Sudanese pounds for buying and 4,886 for selling. The parallel-market drop was described as increasing the burden on Sudanese households as prices rise. The next concrete development to watch is whether the parallel-market rate and the official bank quotes continue to move further away from each other after the 21 October record level.

Geopolitical Implications

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   A record parallel-market depreciation signals acute macroeconomic stress that can intensify social and political pressures.

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   Widening gaps between parallel and official exchange rates typically increase transaction costs and complicate economic stabilization efforts.

Key Signals

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  Further movement of the parallel-market exchange rate after the 21 October record level

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  Changes in the official banking dollar buy/sell quotes

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  Any announced monetary or exchange-rate policy measures affecting the gap between parallel and official rates

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