Yemen’s Currency Rates Remain Divided Between Sana’a and Aden

Data published by the Yemen Economic Tracking Initiative on 5 November showed the US dollar trading at approximately YER 533 in old banknotes in Sana’a and YER 1,597 in new banknotes in Aden. The figures reflect Yemen’s separate currency areas, where different banknotes circulate. The latest displayed food-basket figures were YER 43,300 in Sana’a and YER 129,866 in Aden, dated 22 September 2026 rather than the current reporting week. The currency gap and differences in purchasing power create demand for financial-risk monitoring, pricing analysis and regional market assessments. HPC can support financial modelling, currency-risk research and business planning.