US dollar down 1.72 points to AMD 401.31

International rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Armenia's long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BB-' with a Positive Outlook.

The international rating agency Fitch Ratings expects inflation in Armenia to average 4.4% in 2026, after which it will gradually return to its target level of 3%.

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.

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar against the Armenian dram, formed on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of July 14, 2026, increased by 0.05 points compared to July 13, reaching 366.74 drams.

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.