Armenian Central Bank offers short-term government bonds worth AMD 500 million

In January and February 2026, inflation in Armenia amounted to 3.8% y/y and 4.3% y/y, respectively, according to the EDB's March review.

At its meeting on March 17, the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia maintained the refinancing rate at 6.50% for the third consecutive time.

n February, inflation in Armenia rose to 4.3% (y/y) from 3.8% (y/y) in January. According to the World Bank's "Armenia Monthly Economic Update – March 2026," food and non-alcoholic beverages continued to be the largest contributors, increasing in price by 6.5% and contributing approximately 59% to overall inflation.

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar to the Armenian dram, determined on March 16, 2026, fell by 0.13 points compared to March 13, to 377.41 drams.

Yerevan, March 16, 2026. Converse Bank CJSC announces that Mr. Andranik Grigoryan will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Bank effective March 31, at his own request.