US dollar grows by 0.42 percentage points to 484.52 drams

International rating agency Fitch Ratings expects a temporary increase in the refinancing rate in Armenia.

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar to the Armenian dram, formed on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of July 16, 2026, fell by 0.6 points compared to July 15, reaching 366.57 drams.

Risks to financial stability in Armenia are mitigated by banks' strong capital and liquidity positions, according to the international ratings agency Fitch Ratings.

The report of the Council of Europe Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) on Armenia documented the country's progress in developing its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing systems, but identified insufficient effectiveness in investigations, prosecutions, and confiscation of criminal assets, as well as the need for stronger oversight in several economic sectors.

For about 30 years, the Araks poultry farm has been providing the Armenian market with fresh poultry meat and eggs every day.