The exchange rate of the US dollar exceeded EGP 17 in early trading of Tuesday, rising by 50 to 60 piasters in comparison with Monday.

The dollar price stood at EGP 17.25 for buying and 17.35 for selling at the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr.

At Banque du Caire, the dollar buying price recorded EGP 17 and its selling price reached 17.10.

At the Arab African International Bank (AAIB), the dollar price recorded EGP 17.25 for buying and 17.35 for selling

At the Commercial International Bank (CIB), the dollar exchange rate rose to EGP 17.30 for buying and EGP 17.40 for selling.