Assessment of Foreign Exchange Risk Management in Ethiopian Banking Sector

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dc.contributor.advisorMeshesha Deme (PhD)
dc.contributor.authorFrew Abebe
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-03T05:12:19Z
dc.date.available2026-03-03T05:12:19Z
dc.date.issued2025-09
dc.description.abstractThis study assesses foreign exchange (FX) risk management practices within the Ethiopian banking sector, focusing on selected commercial banks amid a changing regulatory and economic environment. The analysis is motivated by the persistent depreciation of the Ethiopian Birr and the liberalization reforms introduced by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) in 2024. The research investigates how banks identify, assess, and mitigate FX risks, particularly transaction, translation, and economic exposures,while considering the effects of policy reforms and the emergence of independent private forex bureaus. A mixed-methods research approach was used, combining structured Likert-scale questionnaires with open-ended responses from 90 professionals across six major banks. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics via SPSS, while qualitative responses were reviewed thematically. The findings show that although banks have established internal control frameworks, regular training, and risk identification mechanisms, they face challenges including limited hedging instruments, policy uncertainty, and market inefficiencies. The introduction of private forex bureaus has added complexity to FX risk, raising concerns around regulatory oversight and market fragmentation. The study concludes that Ethiopian banks are actively managing FX risks, but significant improvements are needed, particularly the adoption of hedging tools, enhanced NBE oversight, and modernization of treasury operations. These measures are essential for navigating economic reforms and maintaining financial stability in a liberalizing foreign exchange environment.
dc.identifier.urihttps://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/7768
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherAddis Ababa University
dc.subjectForeign Exchange Risk
dc.subjectEthiopian Banking Sector
dc.subjectRisk Management
dc.subjectPolicy Reform
dc.subjectCurrency Fluctuation
dc.subjectTransaction Risk
dc.subjectTranslation Risk
dc.subjectEconomic Exposure
dc.subjectPrivate Forex Bureaus
dc.subjectNational Bank of Ethiopia.
dc.titleAssessment of Foreign Exchange Risk Management in Ethiopian Banking Sector
dc.typeThesis

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