Armenia’s foreign exchange reserves drop to $2.400.3 billion in January 2021

YEREVAN, February 26. /ARKA/. Armenia’s foreign exchange reserves, as of January 2021, stood at $2.4 billion, down from $2.615.5 billion in late December 2020, the Central Bank said in a report.

It said the bulk of foreign exchange reserves – $2.393.9 billion ($2.606.6 billion in December 2020) – were external reserves, of which $1.398.3 billion ($1.780.5 billion in December 2020) were securities and $995.6 ($826.1 million in December 2020) were cash and deposits.

Other foreign exchange reserves, as of January 2021, were worth $21.5 million ($26.5 million in December 2020).

In 2019, Armenia’s forex reserves increased by 26.1%, or by about $590 million to $2.85 billion in late December. ($1 – 525.76 drams). -0-

spot_img

POPULAR

Converse Bank and ADB expand access to MSME and sustainable finance in Armenia

Converse Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a financing agreement of up to USD 15 million aimed at expanding access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia, including women-led businesses, and promoting sustainable investments.

Armenia expects to reduce public debt to 45% of GDP within five years: Deputy Finance Minister

The Armenian government aims to bring the public debt-to-GDP ratio to 45%, approximately within five years, stated Deputy Finance Minister Avag Avanesyan.

International investors own 7-8% of Armenia’s dram-denominated government debt – Central Bank

Global institutional investors own approximately 7-8% of Armenia's dram-denominated government debt, stated Central Bank Chairman Martin Galstyan.

Euro rose 2.09 points against the Armenian dram, while the dollar and ruble fell

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar against the Armenian dram, formed on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of June 26, 2026, fell 0.14 points compared to June 25, to 368.12 drams.

Net non-commercial remittances in Armenia accelerated to 16% in April – WB

Net non-commercial remittances in Armenia increased by 16% year-on-year in April from a low base in 2025, according to the World Bank's "Armenia Monthly Economic Update – June 2026."

LATEST NEWS

spot_imgspot_imgspot_img