Trading from Brunei: what is different
Under a currency agreement in place since 1967 the Brunei dollar is exchanged at par with the Singapore dollar, and the two circulate interchangeably. USD/SGD — the dollar against the Singapore dollar — therefore tracks the Brunei dollar too.
Brunei's weekend is unusual: Friday and Sunday, with Saturday a working day. Friday is a forex trading day; Saturday morning, a working morning for you, is after the market has closed for the week.
Oil and gas account for most of Brunei's exports, so Brent and natural gas are the commodities closest to the local economy.
Forex market hours in Brunei
The forex market is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, passing from Asia to Europe to North America. These are the main sessions converted to local time in Brunei.
| Session | Local time, Nov–Mar | Local time, Apr–Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo session | 08:00–17:00 | 08:00–17:00 |
| London session | 16:00–01:00 | 15:00–00:00 |
| New York session | 21:00–06:00 | 20:00–05:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 21:00–01:00 | 20:00–00:00 |
| Weekly open | Monday 06:00 | Monday 05:00 |
| Weekly close | Saturday 06:00 | Saturday 05:00 |
The busiest hours for the major pairs and gold are usually the London–New York overlap. Spreads tend to be widest around the daily rollover and in the first hour after the weekly open.
Markets to watch from Brunei
- USD/SGD — which, through the currency agreement, tracks USD/BND.
- Brent crude and natural gas — Brunei's main exports.
- XAU/USD (gold).
- Singapore 30, Hang Seng and Nikkei 225 — regional indices in your daytime.
Accounts and funding
| Account | Minimum deposit | EUR/USD spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $100 | From 1.0 pips | None |
| Pro | $1,000 | From 0.6 pips | None |
| Raw ECN | $5,000 | From 0.0 pips | $7 per lot |
Accounts are held in US dollars and funded in USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) or Tron (TRC20). There is no Brunei dollar conversion inside your account; any conversion happens wherever you buy or sell USDT. Identity verification is completed once, before your first withdrawal.
Regulation and your responsibility
AlphaFX Pro is an international broker and is not licensed by Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB). Our registration in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is in progress. We do not provide investment advice or a local office in Brunei.
Before opening an account, make sure the law in Brunei allows you to trade CFDs with a broker based outside the country, and check any rules on moving money abroad. If you are not sure, ask us before you deposit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I trade the Brunei dollar?
Not directly, but USD/SGD is available, and the Brunei dollar is pegged one-for-one to the Singapore dollar.
When does forex open in Brunei?
Monday at 06:00 Brunei time from November to March, and 05:00 from April to October.
What is the minimum deposit from Brunei?
The Standard account opens from $100, funded in USDT. Pro starts at $1,000 and Raw ECN at $5,000.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This page is general information, not investment advice. Read the Risk Disclosure.